Solar Eclipse History

What did ancient people believe was happening during an eclipse?

• The sun was hiding.

• The sun was taking a break.

• The sun was being eaten by a dragon.

• The sun was angry.

How many solar eclipse accounts are there in Chinese history?

• About 1500

• About 500

• About 920

• About 1000

the first solar eclipse was recorded on

• 1016 6 april

• 1213 6 april

• 1253 5 march

• none

What was the general reaction of people to solar eclipses before scientific understanding?

• They would become frightened

• They were indifferent

• They would use it to predict future events

• They would celebrate

What did ancient civilizations often use solar eclipses for?

• A) Predicting weather patterns

• B) Determining the will of the gods

• C) Calculating the harvest season

• D) Navigating the seas

Which ancient civilization is known for accurately predicting solar eclipses?

• A) The Egyptians

• B) The Mayans

• C) The Greeks

• D) The Romans

What was a common belief about solar eclipses in ancient China?

• A) The sun was being eaten by a dragon

• B) The sun was angry

• C) The sun was hiding

• D) The sun was taking a break

In which year did the first recorded solar eclipse occur?

• A) 2134 BC

• B) 1253 BC

• C) 1016 AD

• D) 500 BC

How did the Babylonians contribute to the understanding of solar eclipses?

• A) They created myths about them

• B) They developed a mathematical model to predict them

• C) They ignored them

• D) They worshipped them

What was the reaction of the ancient Greeks to solar eclipses?

• A) They celebrated them

• B) They feared them as omens

• C) They ignored them

• D) They used them for navigation