Constellations Quiz

What are constellations?

• Patterns of stars in the sky

• Groups of planets in the solar system

• Types of galaxies in the universe

• Clusters of comets in outer space

How long have people been seeing patterns in the night sky?

• 3,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 6,000 years

Why were star groups made up?

• To remember all the stars

• To tell when to plant and harvest

• To divide the sky into parts

• To navigate across the oceans

How many constellations divide the sky?

• 88

• 66

• 44

• 100

How many stars can be seen on a dark night?

• 500 to 1,000

• 1,000 to 1,500

• 1,500 to 2,000

• 2,000 to 2,500

When can the Twins be seen in the northern hemisphere?

• November through April

• December through March

• May through August

• September through October

What did the Egyptians call the Gemini Twins?

• Twin plants

• Twin gods

• Twin peacocks

• Twin warriors

According to the ancient Greek story, who were the sons of Zeus and Leda?

• Castor and Pollux

• Orion and Leo

• Ursa Major and Ursa Minor

• Taurus and Centaurus

Which constellation is identified by the square of the Big Dipper?

• Ursa Major

• Orion

• Centaurus

• Leo

In which season can Leo be located in the northern hemisphere?

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

• Winter

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