What is a constellation?

• A group of planets

• A group of stars connected with imaginary lines

• A single star

• A type of cloud

How many official constellations are recognized by astronomers today?

• 50

• 88

• 100

• 12

Which of the following is NOT a famous constellation mentioned in the text?

• The Big Dipper

• Orion the Hunter

• Scorpius the Scorpion

• The Little Dipper

What is the Big Dipper part of?

• Ursa Major

• Orion

• Scorpius

• Polaris

What star is often used to locate the North Star?

• Orion

• The Big Dipper

• Scorpius

• Ursa Major

How did sailors and explorers use constellations in the past?

• To find treasure

• To navigate across oceans

• To predict the weather

• To communicate with animals.

What tool can help you identify constellations?

• A telescope

• A star chart

• A compass

• A map

Which constellation is known for its 'belt' of three stars?

• The Big Dipper

• Orion

• Scorpius

• Ursa Major

Farmers used constellations to (a)   .

• To plant crops
• To find water
• To build houses
• To hunt animals.

Match each culture with the deity or figure they associated with the constellation Orion.

• Associated Orion with the hero Hercules

• Egyptian

• Associated Orion with the hunter Orion

• Greek

• Linked Orion with Shen, a great hunter

• Roman

• Connected Orion with the god Osiris

• Chinese