The Epic Journey to the Moon
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
92
On July 20th, 1969, the world held its breath as Apollo 11, a spacecraft from America, landed on the moon for the first time. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins had trained for years for this moment. They traveled in a giant Saturn V rocket and landed with the Apollo Lunar Module, nicknamed Eagle. Armstrong stepped out first, with Aldrin following him. They explored the moon s surface, collecting samples and taking pictures. The moon landing inspired a new era of space exploration, showing us that the sky is not the limit!
Question 1
When did Apollo 11 land on the moon?
A
July 20th, 1968
B
July 20th, 1969
Explanation. Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20th, 1969.
C
July 20th, 1970
D
July 20th, 1971
E
July 20th, 1972
Question 2
Who were the astronauts on Apollo 11?
A
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins
Explanation. The astronauts on Apollo 11 were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
B
Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie
C
John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom
D
Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, and Andriyan Nikolayev
E
James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise
Question 3
What was the name of the Apollo Lunar Module?
A
Hawk
B
Falcon
C
Eagle
Explanation. The Apollo Lunar Module was nicknamed Eagle .
D
Dove
E
Raven
Question 4
Who was the first astronaut to step on the moon s surface?
A
Buzz Aldrin
B
Michael Collins
C
Neil Armstrong
Explanation. Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on the moon s surface.
D
Alan Shepard
E
Yuri Gagarin
Question 5
What did the astronauts do on the moon s surface?
A
Took a nap
B
Played golf
C
Collected samples and took pictures
Explanation. The astronauts explored the moon s surface, collected samples and took pictures.
D
Danced
E
Cooked a meal
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