The True Tale of Ham the Chimp

The video recounts the story of Ham, the first hominid in space, and his significant role in space exploration. It covers the background of Project Mercury, the selection and training of Ham, his challenging space flight, and the successful recovery. Despite the mission's difficulties, Ham survived and paved the way for human space travel, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of space exploration.

What was the primary motivation behind the space race between the USSR and the USA?

• To explore new planets

• To establish international peace

• To display military power

• To find new resources

Why were monkeys chosen for early space missions?

• They are smaller in size

• They are more intelligent than other animals

• They closely match human physiology

• They are easy to train

What was the outcome of the space mission involving Miss Abel and Miss Baker?

• Both monkeys died during the mission

• Miss Baker died after surgery, Miss Abel survived

• Both monkeys survived and returned safely

• Miss Abel died after surgery, Miss Baker survived

What was unique about Ham's mission compared to previous animal space missions?

• Ham was the first animal to orbit the Earth

• Ham was required to perform tasks during the flight

• Ham was the first animal to travel to the moon

• Ham was the first animal to be trained by NASA

What was the main challenge faced during Ham's space mission?

• The rocket failed to launch

• The capsule lost pressure

• Ham refused to perform tasks

• The mission was canceled due to weather

How did Ham's mini capsule contribute to his survival during the mission?

• It provided extra food and water

• It helped him navigate the capsule

• It allowed him to communicate with Earth

• It protected him from falling pressure

What was the condition of Ham after the mission?

• He was lost at sea

• He was severely injured

• He was unharmed except for a bruised nose

• He was unable to perform tasks

What was the significance of Ham's successful mission for future space exploration?

• It resulted in the development of new rocket technology

• It ended the space race between the USA and USSR

• It paved the way for human astronauts to perform tasks in space

• It led to the first human landing on Mars

What happened to Ham after his space mission?

• He became a part of a circus

• He lived in a zoo for 20 years

• He was sent on another space mission

• He was released into the wild

What was the outcome of the space race in terms of human space travel?

• The USA was the first to orbit a human around Earth

• The USA was the first to land a human on the moon

• The USSR was the first to land a human on the moon

• The USSR was the first to orbit a human around Earth