Constellations Quiz

Identify the constellation that looks like a big dipper in the night sky.

• Orion

• Pegasus

• Leo

• Ursa Major

What is the name of the constellation that represents a hunter with a belt of three stars?

• Leo

• Orion

• Pegasus

• Ursa Major

What causes the constellations to appear to move throughout the year?

• The movement of the stars themselves

• The gravitational pull of the constellations

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The rotation of the Moon

Explain the story behind the constellation Orion.

• Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. In Greek mythology, Orion was a hunter who was placed in the stars by Zeus after his death.

• Orion was a skilled craftsman who was placed in the stars by Hephaestus

• Orion was a powerful king who was honored with a constellation after his death

• Orion was a famous musician who was turned into a constellation by Apollo

How do constellations change their position in the sky throughout the year?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The movement of the Moon

• The gravitational pull of other planets

Describe the role of constellations in navigation for sailors in ancient times.

• Ancient sailors believed that constellations brought good luck on their voyages.

• Sailors used constellations to communicate with other ships.

• Constellations were used as a natural navigation tool to determine position at sea.

• Constellations were used for predicting the weather at sea.

What cultural significance do the constellation Ursa Major and Ursa Minor hold in Greek mythology?

• They represent the seasons of spring and summer

• They are associated with the story of Callisto and her son Arcas.

• They are known as the guardians of the underworld

• They are associated with the story of Zeus and Hera

In what ways have constellations influenced different cultures and their beliefs?

• Literature, music, and art

• Cooking, farming, and construction

• Mythology, navigation, and astrology

• Medicine, technology, and politics