The Space Race and the Cold War (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik 1?
On what date did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik 1?
October 4, 1957
In what year was NASA established in response to the Space Race?
In what year was NASA established in response to the Space Race?
1958
Who became the first human in space on April 12, 1961?
Who became the first human in space on April 12, 1961?
Yuri Gagarin
When did the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing occur?
When did the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing occur?
July 20, 1969
Which U.S. President set the goal of landing a man on the Moon by the decade's end?
Which U.S. President set the goal of landing a man on the Moon by the decade's end?
John F. Kennedy
What military purpose did satellites serve during the Cold War?
What military purpose did satellites serve during the Cold War?
Gathering intelligence & monitoring tests
What did the dual-use nature of space technologies mean during the Cold War?
What did the dual-use nature of space technologies mean during the Cold War?
Progress enhanced military capabilities
What cultural impact did the Space Race have on the United States?
What cultural impact did the Space Race have on the United States?
It fostered national pride & optimism
How was the Space Race used politically by both superpowers?
How was the Space Race used politically by both superpowers?
As propaganda tools
What economic impact did Silicon Valley have according to the note?
What economic impact did Silicon Valley have according to the note?
Created millions of jobs
Which technologies revolutionised communication according to the note?
Which technologies revolutionised communication according to the note?
Internet, mobile phones & satellites
Which social movements gained momentum through social media platforms?
Which social movements gained momentum through social media platforms?
#MeToo and Black Lives Matter