Assessing the Moon Landing and its Significance (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How much did the Apollo Program cost?
How much did the Apollo Program cost?
Over $25 billion
How many employees were involved in the Apollo Program?
How many employees were involved in the Apollo Program?
Over 400,000
Why was such high funding available for the Apollo Program?
Why was such high funding available for the Apollo Program?
Because of the Cold War
Which U.S. President oversaw the beginning of détente?
Which U.S. President oversaw the beginning of détente?
President Nixon
Which crisis in 1973 made it difficult to continue expensive space projects?
Which crisis in 1973 made it difficult to continue expensive space projects?
Oil crisis
Why were space events significant shared cultural moments?
Why were space events significant shared cultural moments?
Few TV channels existed then
Which two technologies advanced significantly from space programmes?
Which two technologies advanced significantly from space programmes?
Satellite communication & computers
Which states became I.T. hubs due to space programme investments?
Which states became I.T. hubs due to space programme investments?
Texas, Florida & California
What did historian Robert Dallek call the Moon landing?
What did historian Robert Dallek call the Moon landing?
Last glowing of 60s self-confidence
Which movements were fuelled by Earth's fragility seen from space?
Which movements were fuelled by Earth's fragility seen from space?
Environmental & anti-nuclear