Archaeastronomy

What is the study of Archaeoastronomy?

• The study of everything beyond Earth
• The study of ancient peoples and their drawings and structures, combined with the study of astronomy
• The study of astronomy of the past
• The study of the solar and lunar cycles on Earth

Native Americans made astronomical observatories long before the Europeans arrived in North America. Astronomical observatories were ___________.

• holy areas that were made by nature 
• tall towers used as enemy lookouts 
• places used for observing skies
• places to bathe

What ancient Greek philosopher wrote convincingly about a geocentric universe?

• Aristotle
• Copernicus
• Galileo

Which of the following was not a motivation for ancient people to who studied astronomy?

• religion
• weather prediction
• agriculture
• engineering

One of the main goals of ancient astronomers was to ____________ .

• create a reliable calendar
• develop a spacecraft capable of warp travel
• improve warfare
• introduce soap to the unwashed masses

The Babylonians are credited with the creation of the first:

• list of stars with positions
• the discovery of Jupiter's moons
• the first telescope
• the first hilltop observatories

Greek astronomers improved upon Babylonian astronomy by:

• using telescopes to confirm the Babylonian discoveries
• using geometry to explain the motion of celestial bodies
• using observatories with varied instruments and experts
• ignoring the lackluster achievements of their forbearers.

What building is this ?

• Great Wall of China
• Petra
• Chichen Itza
• Mexican Pyramid

Stonehenge is located in

• England
• Ireland
• France
• Spain

What was Chichen Itza used for?

• hosting dances and celebrations
• religious ceremonies
• performing medical procedures
• growing food

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