
Maya Calendar and Galactic Alignment

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Science, Geography, History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Maya observe that Jenkins refers to as a galactic alignment?
A comet passing by Earth
A movement involving the December Solstice sun and the galactic center
A rare solar eclipse
A unique planetary conjunction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What celestial bodies were involved in the alignment observed by the ancient Maya?
The Earth, Jupiter, and the Orion constellation
The Sun, Venus, and the Milky Way
The Earth, the Moon, and Mars
The Earth, the December Solstice sun, and the nuclear bulge of the galactic center
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does the alignment of the sun and the center of the Milky Way occur?
Every 1,000 years
Every 50,000 years
Every 26,000 years
Every 5,000 years
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Jenkins believe the Maya intended with their 2012 calendar?
To celebrate a new era of peace
To predict a solar eclipse
To mark the alignment of the sun and the galaxy
To commemorate a historical event
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the nature of Jenkins' theory regarding the Maya calendar?
It is controversial and lacks scientific evidence
It is based on archaeological evidence
It is widely accepted by scientists
It is supported by astronomical data
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do some modern Maya believe about the alignment of the sun with the center of the galaxy?
It will end the world
It will cause a solar flare
It will have no effect
It will bring prosperity
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