The Earliest Astronomical Records Appear to Have Been Made by the Ancient

The earliest astronomical records appear to have been made by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, and Babylonians in order to ___________.

A) predict the best dates for traveling, particularly by boat, and where to build temples
B) determine who should be sacrificed or promoted based on heavenly signs at their birth
C) determine when to plant crops or hunt animals based on seasonal changes
D) predict future positions of celestial objects to identify good or "lucky" dates for various important events