Astronomy and Religion

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Which ancient civilization believed that the stars and planets were gods and goddesses?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Mayans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ancient Greeks believed that the stars and planets were gods and goddesses, and they named them after their own deities.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Isis

  4. Horus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun, and he was often depicted as a man with a falcon's head.

Which ancient civilization built Stonehenge?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Celts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stonehenge was built by the Celts, and it is believed to have been used for religious ceremonies.

What was the name of the ancient Mesopotamian god of the sky?

  1. Anu

  2. Enlil

  3. Inanna

  4. Ishtar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anu was the ancient Mesopotamian god of the sky, and he was considered to be the father of the other gods.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars were the souls of the dead?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Mayans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Mayans believed that the stars were the souls of the dead, and they would often bury their dead with objects that they believed would help them on their journey to the afterlife.

What was the name of the ancient Chinese god of the sun?

  1. Di Jun

  2. Xi He

  3. Chang'e

  4. Hou Yi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Di Jun was the ancient Chinese god of the sun, and he was often depicted as a man with three legs and a bird's head.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars and planets influenced human affairs?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Babylonians


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Babylonians believed that the stars and planets influenced human affairs, and they would often use astrology to make predictions about the future.

What was the name of the ancient Indian god of the sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya was the ancient Indian god of the sun, and he was often depicted as a man riding a chariot pulled by seven horses.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars were the eyes of the gods?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Aztecs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Aztecs believed that the stars were the eyes of the gods, and they would often make offerings to the stars in order to appease them.

What was the name of the ancient Japanese god of the sun?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Tsukiyomi

  3. Susanoo

  4. Izanagi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu was the ancient Japanese god of the sun, and she was considered to be the most important of all the gods.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars were the homes of the dead?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Incas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Incas believed that the stars were the homes of the dead, and they would often bury their dead with objects that they believed would help them on their journey to the afterlife.

What was the name of the ancient Norse god of the sun?

  1. Sol

  2. Mani

  3. Odin

  4. Thor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sol was the ancient Norse god of the sun, and he was often depicted as a man riding a chariot pulled by two horses.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars were the seeds of plants?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Polynesians


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Polynesians believed that the stars were the seeds of plants, and they would often plant seeds at night in order to ensure a good harvest.

What was the name of the ancient African god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anu

  4. Amun-Ra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amun-Ra was the ancient African god of the sun, and he was often depicted as a man with a ram's head.

Which ancient civilization believed that the stars were the spirits of animals?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Romans

  4. Native Americans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Native Americans believed that the stars were the spirits of animals, and they would often tell stories about the animals that lived in the stars.

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