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WorksheetsArchaeastronomy
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
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1.
What is the study of Archaeoastronomy?
a)
The study of everything beyond Earth
b)
The study of ancient peoples and their drawings and structures, combined with the study of astronomy
c)
The study of astronomy of the past
d)
The study of the solar and lunar cycles on Earth
2.
Native Americans made astronomical observatories long before the Europeans arrived in North America. Astronomical observatories were ___________.
a)
holy areas that were made by nature
b)
tall towers used as enemy lookouts
c)
places used for observing skies
d)
places to bathe
3.
What ancient Greek philosopher wrote convincingly about a geocentric universe?
a)
Aristotle
b)
Copernicus
c)
Galileo
4.
Which of the following was not a motivation for ancient people to who studied astronomy?
a)
religion
b)
weather prediction
c)
agriculture
d)
engineering
5.
One of the main goals of ancient astronomers was to ____________ .
a)
create a reliable calendar
b)
develop a spacecraft capable of warp travel
c)
improve warfare
d)
introduce soap to the unwashed masses
6.
The Babylonians are credited with the creation of the first:
a)
list of stars with positions
b)
the discovery of Jupiter's moons
c)
the first telescope
d)
the first hilltop observatories
7.
Greek astronomers improved upon Babylonian astronomy by:
a)
using telescopes to confirm the Babylonian discoveries
b)
using geometry to explain the motion of celestial bodies
c)
using observatories with varied instruments and experts
d)
ignoring the lackluster achievements of their forbearers.
8.
What building is this ?
a)
Great Wall of China
b)
Petra
c)
Chichen Itza
d)
Mexican Pyramid
9.
Stonehenge is located in
a)
England
b)
Ireland
c)
France
d)
Spain
10.
What was Chichen Itza used for?
a)
hosting dances and celebrations
b)
religious ceremonies
c)
performing medical procedures
d)
growing food
11.
Why did Maya priest study astronomy?
a)
keep the king happy
b)
to determine the plans of the gods and know when to plant crops
c)
to understand the reason for suffering
d)
to know when to harvest the crops
12.
After centuries of puzzling over the meaning of Stonehenge, researchers concluded that the monument was built to show off
a)
Neolithic art
b)
the solstices
c)
the lost city
d)
the complex houses of the era
13.
The mysterious circle of large stones has been interpreted in all of the following ways EXCEPT
a)
temple for sun worship
b)
a healing center
c)
a burial site
d)
an ancient governmental building
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