How Well Do You Know Astronomy?

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Astronomy is a branch of science that deals with nature, celestial bodies and phenomena. Do you think you know astronomy very well? Take this test to have a candid answer to that question.

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1.

The word "astronomy" comes from the Greek word...
- A.
  
  Astron
- B.
  
  Astronomer
- C.
  
  Astoma
- D.
  
  Aston
2.

Astronomy is a study of everything of the atmosphere of...
- A.
  
  Earth
- B.
  
  Mercury
- C.
  
  Mars
- D.
  
  Jupiter
3.

A person that studies astronomy is called an...
- A.
  
  Astronomer
- B.
  
  Astronaut
- C.
  
  Astronomic
- D.
  
  Astronomist
4.

When did Karl Jansky discover radio emission from outside the Earth?
- A.
  
  1931
- B.
  
  1970
- C.
  
  1964
- D.
  
  1923
5.

Which of these is best described as astronomy?
- A.
  
  Natural science
- B.
  
  Earth science
- C.
  
  Geography
- D.
  
  Geology
6.

Astronomers deal with what type of objects?
- A.
  
  Celestial objects
- B.
  
  Nonliving objects
- C.
  
  Function objects
- D.
  
  Immutable objects
7.

The early astronomers used stars for which purpose?
- A.
  
  Magical purposes
- B.
  
  Religious purposes
- C.
  
  Festive purposes
- D.
  
  Ceremonial purposes
8.

What did the Ancient Greeks try to explain by taking measurements?
- A.
  
  The motion of the sun and stars
- B.
  
  The movement of the planets
- C.
  
  The movement of the sun
- D.
  
  The motion of moon and sun
9.

Which advancement did the Arabic astronomer make during the Middle Ages?
- A.
  
  Ways to estimate the size of the earth
- B.
  
  Making of radio emission
- C.
  
  Launching of satellite
- D.
  
  Drawing of the world map
10.

Which of these physicists built his own telescope?
- A.
  
  Galileo Galilei
- B.
  
  Albert Einstein
- C.
  
  Alexander Graham Bell
- D.
  
  Carl Sagan

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