Apollo Program and Space Race

The video covers the space race between the USA and the USSR, starting with the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957. It highlights key events such as Yuri Gagarin's orbit, President Kennedy's moon landing challenge, and the Apollo 11 mission. The USA ultimately wins the space race with the successful moon landing in 1969, marking a significant victory in the Cold War era.

What was the significance of the Soviet Union launching Sputnik in 1957?

• It was the first artificial satellite in space.

• It marked the beginning of the Cold War.

• It was the first successful human spaceflight.

• It ended the space race.

Who was the first human to orbit the Earth?

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

What was President Kennedy's goal for the United States in the space race?

• To build a space station

• To launch the first satellite

• To land a man on the moon and return him safely

• To send the first human into space

What was the main objective of the Apollo Lunar Program?

• To orbit the Earth

• To build a space station

• To land on the moon

• To explore Mars

When did Apollo 11 land on the moon?

• July 20, 1969

• April 12, 1961

• January 31, 1958

• October 4, 1957

What famous words did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the moon?

• The eagle has landed.

• To infinity and beyond!

• That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

• Houston, we have a problem.

What was the purpose of the Soviet Luna 15 mission?

• To land humans on the moon

• To establish a lunar base

• To collect lunar rocks and soil

• To orbit the moon

What happened to the Soviet Luna 15 mission?

• It crashed on the lunar surface

• It orbited the moon indefinitely

• It successfully landed on the moon

• It returned to Earth with samples

Which country won the space race?

• China

• Germany

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

What was the impact of the Apollo 11 mission on the space race?

• It had no significant impact

• It marked the beginning of the space race

• It ended the space race with a US victory

• It was a major victory for the Soviet Union