Astrology can be defined as

the idea that the positions of the stars and planets at the time of our birth determine our personalities and influence our future.

the scientific study of celestial objects such as planets, moons and stars.

the scientific study of astrological phenomena such as the Big Bang Theory.

the observation of the heavens using telescopes and other instruments.

What is thought to be one of the main purposes of building Stonehenge?

to predict celestial events and seasons

to create a lasting memorial to the gods

to confound and confuse future historians

The ability to predict seasons & celestial events were very important to the ancients because

it allowed for crops to be planted and to keep track of time

otherwise they would not know the time of day.

there was no other way to figure out planetary movements.

the phases of the Moon was very important to know.

The 1000 year-old Mayan observatory was much more sophisticated than Stonehenge because it was

able to predict the position of Venus and more celestial events.

located in a more advantageous geographical area.

Why was the supernova of 1054 A.D. so important to astronomy?

the event was one of the first to be recorded world-wide

because the Chinese were able to view it

it was the first time that a star actually blew up

supernovas were (and still are) fairly common events

Why did the Ancient Greeks consider the stars to be "fixed" and non-moving?

stars did not change positions over time like planets

the stars were represented by the gods

stars were considered to be so old they couldn't move

they knew that the stars were always there

Then Sun & the Moon's movement across the heavens were ______ according to the Ancient Greeks.

slightly erratic leading to eclipses

Why were planetary motions unpredictable?

planets "wandered" or moved in backward loops unexpectedly

because they were representative of the Greek gods

ancient peoples had very little insight into the heavens

they did not represent the stars so they were unpredictable

List the following astronomers from the earliest years of contribution to the latest.

Aristotle-Copernicus-Newton-Einstein

Newton-Aristotle-Copernicus-Einstein

Einstein-Newton-Aristotle-Copernicus

Newton-Einstein-Aristotle-Copernicus

What problems did early astronomers face when trying to justify a geocentric model?

Retrograde motion of planets farther out than the Earth

Bodies in the night sky moved from horizon to horizon making people think the Sun was the center

No observations of bodies in the night sky were observable to make any logical conclusions about celestial orbits

The lack of evidence for stellar parallax

The term Zodiac refers to ...

a group of constellations lying near the ecliptic

the head of the Celestial Empire

a method for making astrological predictions

Why was astronomy important to the people of ancient Egypt?

They used the stars to predict the annual flooding of the Nile river

They were fascinated by the night sky

They needed to know when the moon would be eclipsed by the Earth

They wanted to know how the alignment of the stars affected their everyday lives

What was most likely the main reason a primitive civilization would study the night sky?

To make sense of the world around them, usually through religion with astronomy

To learn more about the universe

To explain the motion of the planets

They had a deep fascination with the night sky

Why was it important for American Indians to study astrological events?

To know when to plant, harvest, and determine seasonal change.

To determine what time of day it was.

To determine when the autumnal equinox would occur.

To determine when the sun would rise and set.

What is the study of Archaeoastronomy?

The study of ancient peoples and their drawings and structures, combined with the study of astronomy

The study of everything beyond Earth

The study of astronomy of the past

The study of the solar and lunar cycles on Earth

One of the main goals of ancient astronomers was to ____________ .

develop a spacecraft capable of warp travel

introduce soap to the unwashed masses

The Babylonians are credited with the creation of the first:

the discovery of Jupiter's moons

the first hilltop observatories

Greek astronomers improved upon Babylonian astronomy by:

using geometry to explain the motion of celestial bodies

using telescopes to confirm the Babylonian discoveries

using observatories with varied instruments and experts

ignoring the lackluster achievements of their forbearers.

The mysterious circle of large stones has been interpreted in all of the following ways EXCEPT

an ancient governmental building

Ancient Astronomers used the stars to...

to know when to plant and harvest

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How did astronomical observations benefit ancient societies? Select all that apply.

Kept track of time

Helped people who relied on agriculture for survival

Kept track of seasons

Prevented diseases

Ancient civilizations achieved all of the following in astronomy EXCEPT...

Keeping track of the time of day

Keeping track of the time of year

Tracked stages of the star cycle

Tracked cycles of the Moon

What is the geocentric model?

Sun-centered solar system

Earth-centered solar system

Pluto-centered solar system

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During the Dark Ages in Europe, who preserved Greek astronomy knowledge?

Incans

Babylonians

Aztecs

Islamic scholars

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What is the heliocentric view?

A sun-centered solar system

A Earth-centered solar system

A Pluto-centered solar system

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Stonehenge is located in the United Kingdom.

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Stonhenge is located in...

USA

Australia

Scotland

England

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Ancient Astronomy

How did astronomical observations benefit ancient societies? Select all that apply.

Ancient civilizations achieved all of the following in astronomy EXCEPT...

What is the geocentric model?

During the Dark Ages in Europe, who preserved Greek astronomy knowledge?

What is the heliocentric view?

Stonehenge is located in the United Kingdom.

Stonhenge is located in...

Where was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

Around what time period were the pyramids in Egypt built?

The location of the 3 pyramids may have a direct correlation with the belt of constellation __________

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