Cold War and the Space Race

Why did the Cold War begin?

• Political and ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union
• The Cold War started because of a disagreement over trade agreements
• The Cold War began due to a lack of communication between world leaders
• The Cold War was caused by a shortage of resources

What was the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union caused by?

• Desire for economic cooperation
• Joint efforts for environmental protection
• The development of the atomic and use of the atomic bomb in World War II

• Mutual respect for cultural diversity

What was the name of the first satellite launched by the Soviet Union?

• Vostok 1
• Sputnik 1
• Luna 1
• Mir

What organization did the United States create in response to the Soviet space program?

• NASA
• ISRO
• CNSA
• ESA

Where was the Johnson Space Center built?

• Houston, Texas
• Chicago, Illinois
• Los Angeles, California
• Orlando, Florida

Which president promised to put a man on the moon during the Cold War?

• President John F. Kennedy
• President George H.W. Bush
• President Ronald Reagan
• President Richard Nixon

Who was a flight crew member on the Apollo 7 mission?

• Neil Armstrong
• Donn Eisele

• Walter Cunningham

• Wally Schirra

What effect did the founding of NASA have on Houston, Texas

• NASA has positively affected Houston by boosting its economy, creating job opportunities, and establishing its reputation as a center for space exploration.

• NASA has negatively affected Houston by causing environmental damage, increasing traffic congestion, and raising housing prices.
• NASA has had no impact on Houston whatsoever.
• NASA has led to a decrease in educational opportunities in Houston.

Which technology was first developed for the Space Race?

• Memory Foam

• GPS
• Radio

• Wi-Fi

Why was it so important for the United States to beat the Soviet Union to putting a man on the moon?

• To prevent the Soviet Union from achieving scientific milestones
• To secure access to extraterrestrial resources
• To demonstrate technological superiority and showcase capabilities during the Cold War.
• To establish dominance in space exploration