Farming by the Stars

Why were constellations important to ancient civilizations?

• To predict natural disasters

• To track the changing of the seasons

• For entertainment

• For navigation

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Which constellation can be seen overhead during spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Big Dipper

• Orion

• Pegasus

• Leo

Why can some constellations only be seen at certain times of the year?

• Because of the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because they disappear

• Because of the moon's phases

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 12 months

• 30 days

• 365 days

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What did ancient farmers use constellations for?

• Keeping time and tracking seasons

• Predicting weather

• Guiding their travels

• Decorating their homes

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Which constellation signaled to ancient Greeks that winter was coming?

• Leo

• Pegasus

• Orion

• Big Dipper

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What natural event did ancient Egyptian farmers rely on for farming?

• Earthquakes

• Monsoon rains

• Nile flooding

• Volcanic eruptions

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What did Torres Strait Islander people use the Baidam constellation for?

• Predicting floods

• Knowing when to harvest crops

• Predicting shark mating season

• Guiding night fishing

How long ago were cave paintings found that resemble constellations?

• 500 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• Over 10,000 years ago

What does the visibility of constellations help us understand about the patterns of the stars?

• They are predictable

• They change every year

• They have no pattern

• They are unpredictable