The Use of Astronomy in Religious Rituals and Ceremonies
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Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient civilization is known for its sophisticated astronomical observations and the construction of Stonehenge?
In ancient Egypt, the rising of which star marked the beginning of the new year?
Which ancient Mesoamerican civilization constructed elaborate pyramids and observatories aligned with astronomical events?
In ancient Greece, which celestial body was associated with the god Zeus?
Which ancient Chinese dynasty used astronomy to determine the timing of important events such as the emperor's coronation?
In ancient India, which celestial body was associated with the god Vishnu?
Which ancient civilization used astronomy to predict eclipses and other celestial events?
What is the term for the alignment of celestial bodies with significant terrestrial features, such as mountains or temples?
Which ancient civilization constructed elaborate temples and observatories aligned with the solstices and equinoxes?
What is the term for the study of the relationship between astronomy and religion?
Which ancient civilization believed that the positions of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth influenced their fate?
What is the term for the belief that celestial bodies have a direct influence on human affairs?
Which ancient civilization used astronomy to determine the timing of agricultural activities?
What is the term for the belief that celestial bodies are divine beings or have spiritual significance?
Which ancient civilization believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced the cycles of life and death?