constellations

What did ancient people use constellations for?

• To cook food

• To build houses

• To predict the weather

• To play games

Who were among the first to study the stars and assign them divine meanings?

• The Greeks

• The Romans

• The Mesopotamians

• The Egyptians

What did the Greeks believe about the constellations?

• They were invisible

• They were made of cheese

• They were placed by gods

• They were random

What is a challenge of celestial navigation in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Stars move too fast

• Stars are too bright

• Too many stars

• No fixed star like Polaris

What is a modern issue that affects our view of the night sky?

• Lack of interest

• Too many telescopes

• Too many clouds

• Light and air pollution