Astronomy Quiz Chapter 1

What is the name of the space telescope that has allowed us to see galaxies far away?

• The Montreal Telescope

• The Swiss Telescope

• The Hubble Telescope

• None of these

What was the name of the top woman scientist that is listed as a top 20 scientist in astronomy, from the text?

• Andrea Ghez

• Amy Sotomayor

• Nancy Villanueva

• Mrs. M

What does the Greek word "astron" mean?

• rock

• pebble

• space

• star

What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

• The Battlestar Galactic Galaxy

• The Milky Way Galaxy

• The Stephen Hawkin Galaxy

• The Sandia Mountain Galaxy

Almost all cultures created myths and legends about the celestial bodies?

• True

• False

What did ancient sailors use to navigate their boats?

• A compass

• Maps

• The stars

• The moon

Nicolaus Copernicus was the first astronomer to use math, physics, and astronomy to create a map of the universe?

• True

• False

Based on the text, have the number of women in Astronomy doubled?

• Yes

• No