New Mexico & the Cold War Quiz

When did the Cold War begin?

• At the start of World War I

• At the end of World War II

• In the early 1990s

• During the Vietnam War

What was a key feature of the Cold War?

• Direct fighting between superpowers

• Intense competition without direct fighting

• Peaceful negotiations

• Economic cooperation

How did nations compete during the Cold War?

• Through trade agreements

• Through arms race, space race, and propaganda

• By forming alliances

• By sharing technology

What role did New Mexico play during the Cold War?

• It was a neutral state

• It became a leader in the aerospace industry

• It was isolated from the events

• It focused on agriculture

Who was the 12th and final American astronaut to walk on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Harrison Schmitt

• John Glenn

What significant contribution did Robert H. Goddard make to space travel?

• He invented the first satellite.

• He developed much of the knowledge needed for space travel.

• He was the first person to walk on the moon.

• He discovered a new planet.

In what year did Robert H. Goddard test his first liquid-fueled rocket?

• 1920

• 1926

• 1930

• 1945

Where did Goddard move his rocket development in 1930?

• Los Alamos, New Mexico

• Roswell, New Mexico

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

What was one of the peaceful applications of nuclear research in New Mexico?

• Space travel

• Nuclear energy

• Rocket development

• Weather forecasting

Which Air Force Base in New Mexico was the biggest and most important?

• Holloman Air Force Base

• Cannon Air Force Base

• Kirtland Air Force Base

• White Sands Air Force Base