History of Technology

What was the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?

• Explorer 1

• Telstar 1

• Sputnik 1

• GPS 1

Which satellite was the first to transmit television signals in 1962?

• Explorer 1

• Telstar 1

• Sputnik 1

• GPS 1

In which year did the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) begin?

• 1957

• 1965

• 1973

• 1990

What technological advancement helped create the World Wide Web in the 1990s-2000s?

• Weather satellites

• GPS technology

• Satellites

• Cell phones

Which of the following became common due to satellite technology in the 1990s-2000s?

• Telegraphs

• Cell phones

• Radio

• Typewriters

How many active satellites currently orbit Earth?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 5,000

Which of the following is NOT a function of satellites?

• Weather forecasting

• Scientific research

• Cooking food

• Navigation (GPS)

How do satellites impact globalization?

• They make it harder to communicate

• They allow instant global communication

• They slow down news travel

• They prevent cultural exchange

What is one way students benefit from satellites?

• They can learn from teachers anywhere

• They can only learn from local teachers

• They have no access to global information

• They can only use textbooks

Which 2 countries competed in the "Space Race"?

• USA and United Kingdom

• Soviet Union and Saudi Arabia

• USA and the Soviet Union

• USA and Japan