What role did the Greeks play in the history of constellations?
Exploring Constellations: From Mythology to Navigation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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They named many of the ancient constellations.
They used constellations to predict weather patterns.
They discovered new constellations in the Southern Hemisphere.
They were the first to observe constellations.
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Which of the following is true about Zodiac constellations?
They are scientifically proven to predict the future.
They are visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.
They are used to determine astrological signs based on birth dates.
They change positions every month.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is Orion considered a special constellation?
It is the largest constellation in the sky.
It can be seen from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
It contains the brightest star in the sky.
It is only visible during the winter months.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is an asterism?
A tool used by astronomers to measure star distances.
A constellation visible only during certain seasons.
A star that changes brightness over time.
A small pattern of stars within a larger constellation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the North Star assist early navigators?
It helped determine the time of day.
It was used to predict weather changes.
It indicated the direction of the wind.
It showed the direction of north and helped calculate latitude.
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