What did ancient people believe was happening during an eclipse?
Solar Eclipse History

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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Hard
John Robinson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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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