What practical purposes did ancient humans use constellations for?
What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures

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To predict earthquakes
To navigate and keep track of time
To communicate with animals
To build architectural structures
2.
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What does the Ojibwe myth of the Fisher constellation explain?
The origin of the universe
The changing of the seasons
The creation of the Milky Way
The movement of the planets
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Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the Zodiac?
The Romans
The Mesopotamians
The Egyptians
The Greeks
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What was the primary use of the Zodiac in ancient times?
To predict natural disasters
To keep track of time
To determine social status
To communicate with spirits
5.
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What was the fundamental flaw in the Greek astronomical system?
The belief that the Earth was flat
The belief that the Earth was the center of the universe
The belief that the stars were gods
The belief that the sun revolved around the moon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How is astrology viewed in Western countries today?
As a scientific discipline
As a novelty for making small decisions
As a religious practice
As a method for predicting weather
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What makes celestial navigation in the Southern Hemisphere more challenging?
The rapid movement of stars
The frequent cloud cover
The lack of a fixed star like Polaris
The presence of too many stars
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