The Space Race

What was the focus of the newly created United States Air Force?

• Building a fleet of long-range nuclear bombers

• Developing advanced rocket science

• Capturing German scientists

• Building short-range fighter jets

The Soviets focused on ________, something they had learned from captured German scientists.

• rocket science

• nuclear physics

• genetic engineering

• quantum mechanics

What was the focus of the Russians while we were building bombers?

• Building submarines

• Developing nuclear weapons

• Advancing space technology

• Improving missile systems

On what date did the Soviets put Sputnik 1 into orbit?

• October 4, 1957

• November 3, 1957

• September 12, 1957

• August 21, 1957

What was the name of the dog carried by Sputnik II?

• Belka

• Strelka

• Laika

• Luna

What nickname did some critics give to the disaster involving the Vanguard satellite?

• Flopnik

• Dudnik

• Oopsnik

• Failnik

Was Khrushchev telling the truth when he stated that the Soviet scientist had developed an intercontinental ballistic missile?

• Yes, Khrushchev was telling the truth.

• No, Khrushchev was not telling the truth.

• It is unclear whether Khrushchev was telling the truth.

• Khrushchev never made such a statement.

What emphasis was placed on the school curriculum after examining America's education system?

• Increased focus on STEM subjects

• Greater emphasis on arts and humanities

• More attention to physical education

• Enhanced language learning programs

Hamm's flight lasted for ____ minutes and 39 seconds.

• 16

• 12

• 20

• 25

In April of 1961, who became the first man to orbit the planet?

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong