Solar Eclipse History

Solar Eclipse History

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Solar Eclipse History

Solar Eclipse History

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Robinson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did ancient people believe was happening during an eclipse?

The sun was hiding.

The sun was taking a break.

The sun was being eaten by a dragon.

The sun was angry.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many solar eclipse accounts are there in Chinese history?

About 1500

About 500

About 920

About 1000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

the first solar eclipse was recorded on

1016 6 april

1213 6 april

1253 5 march

none

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the general reaction of people to solar eclipses before scientific understanding?

They would become frightened

They were indifferent

They would use it to predict future events

They would celebrate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did ancient civilizations often use solar eclipses for?

A) Predicting weather patterns

B) Determining the will of the gods

C) Calculating the harvest season

D) Navigating the seas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization is known for accurately predicting solar eclipses?

A) The Egyptians

B) The Mayans

C) The Greeks

D) The Romans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was a common belief about solar eclipses in ancient China?

A) The sun was being eaten by a dragon

B) The sun was angry

C) The sun was hiding

D) The sun was taking a break

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