Ursa Major and the Big Dipper Quiz

What is the Big Dipper commonly known as in different cultures?

• The Great Wagon

• The Orion's Belt

• The Southern Cross

• The Little Bear

In Greek mythology, who was transformed into a bear and placed in the sky as Ursa Major?

• Callisto

• Athena

• Pandora

• Artemis

Why does Ursa Major remain visible throughout the year in the northern sky?

• It is the brightest constellation.

• It is located near the equator.

• It is a circumpolar constellation.

• It is a seasonal constellation.

Which two stars in the Big Dipper are known as the 'pointer stars'?

• The stars in the middle of the dipper

• The stars at the end of the dipper

• The stars at the base of the dipper

• The stars at the handle of the dipper

How was the Big Dipper used by escaping slaves in the United States?

• As a symbol of freedom

• As a guide to find water

• As a navigational tool to head north

• As a representation of the Underground Railroad