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| 1. Identify Name two modern countries where ancient structures linked to astronomy are located. Answers will vary. |
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| Possible answer: Mexico and England |
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2. Question Suppose an ancient structure
is discovered today. What questions could you ask to figure out if the structure was built to observe the sky? |
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| Possible questions: Is there a space for observing the sky? Do any of the structures match known patterns such as days in a year? |
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| 3. Predict Explain how knowing when seasons changed could help ancient farmers. |
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| Knowing when seasons changed could help ancient farmers know the best time to plant and harvest crops. |
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4. Explain What was the purpose of the
Chomsongdae Observatory on the
Korean peninsula? |
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| The purpose of the observatory was to allow people to view the stars and planets. |
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| What is one possible reason for the |
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365 steps on the pyramid at Chichén Itzá?
The pyramid’s 365 steps may represent the
365 days in one year. |
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