Space Exploration and Astronauts

The video tutorial covers the history of space exploration, focusing on key vocabulary, the space race between the USA and the Soviet Union, and the first human spaceflights by Yuri Gagarin and Alan Shepard. It also discusses the rigorous training astronauts undergo and concludes with a reflection on the significance of space exploration.

What is the term for a person trained to travel into space?

• Astrologer

• Astronaut

• Astrophysicist

• Astronomer

Which civilization invented the first rockets using gunpowder?

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

What was the name of the first man-made object put into orbit by the Soviet Union?

• Vostok 1

• Apollo 11

• Explorer 1

• Sputnik 1

Which country developed the space program known as NASA?

• United Kingdom

• China

• Soviet Union

• United States

Who was the first person to travel into space and return safely?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Buzz Aldrin

What was the name of the spacecraft that Alan Shepard traveled in?

• Vostok 1

• Gemini 3

• Freedom 7

• Apollo 11

What does the Greek word 'astro' mean in the term 'astronaut'?

• Moon

• Star

• Sun

• Planet

What is one of the extreme conditions astronauts face in space?

• High gravity

• No air

• Abundant oxygen

• Stable temperatures

What type of training do astronauts undergo to prepare for space missions?

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Running on treadmills

• Weightlifting

What is the primary purpose of the layers in a spacecraft?

• To enhance speed

• To provide comfort

• To protect astronauts

• To store food