Space Race Quiz

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Quintin Feng
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Science
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10th Grade
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5 plays
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
When did humans first send an object into orbit around the Earth?
1940s
1950s
1960s
2.
Multiple Choice
Sputnik 1 was launched in October 1957. It transmitted a radio signal as it orbited the Earth.
Who made Sputnik 1?
America
Russia
3.
Multiple Choice
What was the first living thing sent into orbit?
Cat
Bird
Dog
4.
Multiple Choice
Laika the dog was sent into orbit in November 1957. Unfortunately she didn’t return to Earth!
Who sent Laika into space?
America
Russia
5.
Multiple Choice
Who was the first human sent into orbit around the Earth?
John Glenn
Yuri Gagarin
Paul McCartney
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