Flashcards on The Cold War and the Space Race

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What was the Cold War?

A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

When did the Cold War take place?

From 1947 to 1991.

What was the Space Race?

A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve advancements in space exploration.

Which country was the first to launch a satellite into space?

The Soviet Union.

Who was the first human to travel into space?

Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet astronaut.

Who was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth?

John Glenn.

What was the result of the Space Race?

The United States successfully landed astronauts on the moon in 1969.

What is the significance of the Cold War in relation to the Space Race?

The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union fueled advancements in space technology.

What was the purpose of the Apollo program?

To land American astronauts on the moon.

Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong.

What was the International Space Station (ISS)?

A habitable space station jointly operated by multiple countries.

Why was the Space Race important?

It demonstrated technological and ideological superiority between the United States and the Soviet Union.

What was the Berlin Wall?

A barrier that divided East and West Germany during the Cold War.

When was the Berlin Wall constructed?

In 1961.

When did the Berlin Wall fall?

In 1989.

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