The Role of Astronomy in Religious Festivals and Celebrations
| Description: This quiz explores the fascinating relationship between astronomy and religious festivals and celebrations. Test your knowledge about the astronomical significance of various religious events. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: astronomy astrotheology religious festivals |
Which ancient civilization is known for its sophisticated astronomical observations and the construction of Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument aligned with the summer solstice?
In the Jewish calendar, the date of Passover is determined by the occurrence of which astronomical event?
The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle. What is the name of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which occurs during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah?
In Hinduism, the festival of Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of which deity over the demon king Ravana?
The Chinese New Year is traditionally associated with which astronomical event?
The ancient Egyptians celebrated the annual flooding of the Nile River, which was crucial for agriculture, with a festival called:
The Mayan civilization is known for its advanced astronomical knowledge. Which Mayan calendar is based on a 260-day cycle and is used for divination and agricultural purposes?
In Christianity, the date of Easter is determined by the occurrence of which astronomical event?
The ancient Babylonians celebrated the spring equinox with a festival called:
The Jewish festival of Sukkot commemorates the Israelites':
The ancient Greeks celebrated the summer solstice with a festival called:
The ancient Romans celebrated the winter solstice with a festival called:
The Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti marks the:
The ancient Persians celebrated the spring equinox with a festival called:
The Buddhist festival of Wesak commemorates: