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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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Which two countries were involved in the Cold War?
United States and Soviet Union
United States and United Kingdom
Germany and Soviet Union
China and United States
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When did the Space Race begin?
1945
1955
1965
1975
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Who was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth?
Yuri Gagarin
John Glenn
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
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Which country was the first to land astronauts on the moon?
United States
Soviet Union
China
United Kingdom
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What was the purpose of the Apollo program?
To establish a space station in orbit around Earth
To land American astronauts on the moon
To study the effects of microgravity on the human body
To explore the outer planets of the solar system
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What was the significance of the Space Race in terms of technological advancements?
It led to the development of new technologies such as satellites and rockets
It resulted in the invention of the personal computer
It advanced medical research and treatments
It led to the discovery of new elements
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What event marked the end of the Cold War?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Vietnam War
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The Korean War
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Which of the following was a symbol of the division between East and West Germany during the Cold War?
Eiffel Tower
Great Wall of China
Berlin Wall
Golden Gate Bridge
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What was the main cause of the Cold War?
World War I
World War II
The French Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
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What was the primary goal of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Space Race?
Demonstrate technological and ideological superiority
Establish diplomatic relations
Achieve world peace
Promote international cooperation
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