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Constellations

Hannah McNeely. Constellations. Question 1. What is “Orion” also commonly called? The Seated Queen Little Bear The Hunter The Chained Maiden. CORRECT!. The constellation Orion is commonly called “The Hunter” because of it’s belt-like shape. Next Question. Sorry…Try again. BACK.

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Constellations

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  1. Hannah McNeely Constellations

  2. Question 1 • What is “Orion” also commonly called? • The Seated Queen • Little Bear • The Hunter • The Chained Maiden

  3. CORRECT! • The constellation Orion is commonly called “The Hunter” because of it’s belt-like shape Next Question

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  6. Question 2 • Which of the following constellations contains a galaxy that resembles the Milky Way? • Andromeda • Ursa Major • Orion • Cassiopeia

  7. CORRECT! • Andromeda has a spiral galaxy within the constellation. The Milky Way is also a spiral galaxy. Next Question

  8. Question 3 • Aries, Taurus, Virgo, and Libra are from what family of constellations? • Ursa Major Family • Zodiacal Family • Perseus Family • Hercules Family

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  10. CORRECT! • Aries, Taurus, Pisces, Leo, Libra, Virgo, Scorpio, Gemini, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Cancer, and Aquarius are the twelve zodiac constellations and are part of the Zodiacal Family. Next Question

  11. Question 4 • According to mythology, Gaea sent who to kill Orion? • Scorpio • Hercules • Poseidon • Taurus

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  13. CORRECT! • Gaea, goddess of the earth, was alarmed that Orion had enough strength to kill all the animals of the earth, so she sent Scorpio to kill him. Next Question

  14. Question 5 • How was Cassiopeia punished for her bragging? • Tied to a rock to be eaten by a sea monster • Stung and killed by Scorpio • Flung into the heavens with her son Arcas by the jealous Hera • Chained to her throne and cast into the sky

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  16. CORRECT! • As punishment for her bragging, Cassiopeia was chained to her throne and cast into the sky to circle the North Star. Sometimes she is seen hanging upside down as a warning to everyone.

  17. Congratulations! • You have finished taking this quiz • If you missed more than 2 questions, study a little more and then retake the quiz.

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