WorksheetsThe Zodiac Constellations
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
On any given clear night, how many stars can you see without a telescope?
a)
about a dozen stars
b)
about two hundred stars
c)
about two thousand stars
d)
about two million stars
2.
How many constellations make up the Zodiac?
a)
11
b)
12
c)
13
d)
14
3.
Which constellation, visible in early January, was called "the archer" by the Greeks?
a)
Sagittarius
b)
Capricornus
c)
Aquarius
d)
Taurus
4.
Which constellation, visible in late January, is sometimes called "the sea goat"?
a)
Sagittarius
b)
Capricornus
c)
Aquarius
d)
Taurus
5.
Which constellation, visible in February, was called "the water bearer" by the Babylonians?
a)
Sagittarius
b)
Capricornus
c)
Aquarius
d)
Taurus
6.
Which constellation, visible in March, is represented by two fish tied together?
a)
Sagittarius
b)
Capricornus
c)
Aquarius
d)
Pisces
7.
Which constellation, visible in April, is a ram with wings in Greek mythology?
a)
Ophiuchus
b)
Libra
c)
Virgo
d)
Ares
8.
Which constellation, visible in May, looks like a bull?
a)
Sagittarius
b)
Capricornus
c)
Taurus
d)
Pisces
9.
Which constellation, visible in June, reminded the ancient Greeks of the twin sons of Zeus?
a)
Gemini
b)
Aquarius
c)
Taurus
d)
Pisces
10.
Which constellation, visible in July, is called "the crab"?
a)
Gemini
b)
Cancer
c)
Taurus
d)
Pisces
11.
Which constellation, visible in August, looks like a ferocious lion?
a)
Leo
b)
Cancer
c)
Taurus
d)
Pisces
12.
Which constellation, visible in September, looks like a maiden holding grain?
a)
Aquarius
b)
Cancer
c)
Virgo
d)
Gemini
13.
Which constellation, visible in October, is considered a symbol of balance?
a)
Aquarius
b)
Libra
c)
Virgo
d)
Gemini
14.
Which constellation, visible in November, looks like a scorpion?
a)
Scorpius
b)
Libra
c)
Virgo
d)
Gemini
15.
Which constellation, visible in late November, looks like a man holding a serpent?
a)
Ophiuchus
b)
Libra
c)
Virgo
d)
Gemini
16.
Which word loosely translates to "circle of animals" or "circle of life" in Greek?
a)
constellation
b)
zodiac
c)
ecliptic
d)
orbit
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