Constellations History and Navigation

Which ancient civilization used the heliacal rising of Sirius to mark the annual flooding of the Nile?

• Mayans

• Greeks

• Polynesians

• Egyptians

The Polynesians were known for their advanced navigation using:

• Compasses

• Ocean currents

• Stars

• Maps

Which constellation was crucial for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Orion

• Crux

• Polaris

• Pleiades

The Mayans used which star cluster to mark the start of their agricultural year?

• Pleiades

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Crux

Which constellation is used to find the South Pole in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Polaris

• Southern Cross (Crux)

• Orion

• Ursa Major

How did ancient civilizations primarily use constellations?

• Entertainment

• Navigation and timekeeping

• Decoration

• Astrology only

To find Polaris, you first need to locate:

• Orion

• The Big Dipper

• Crux

• Pleiades

Which culture is known for creating "star compasses" for navigation?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Polynesians

• Chinese

The ancient Greeks associated constellations with:

• Weather patterns

• Mythological figures

• Agriculture only

• Political leaders

Orion is named after:

• A goddess of the moon

• A Greek hunter

• An Egyptian god

• A Polynesian navigator