The First Steps on the Moon
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
69
People always looked up at the moon and wondered about it. In 1969, the space agency NASA sent Apollo 11 to the moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. It was a race against other countries. They planted an American flag and took steps on the moon. Armstrong said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." They showed we can reach the sky.
Question 1
Who were the astronauts that landed on the moon in 1969?
A
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Explanation. The astronauts that landed on the moon in 1969 were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
B
John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin
C
Buzz Lightyear and Neil Armstrong
D
Neil Armstrong and Yuri Gagarin
E
Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
Question 2
What did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped on the moon?
A
That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
Explanation. Neil Armstrong said, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' when he stepped on the moon.
B
The eagle has landed.
C
In space, no one can hear you scream.
D
To infinity and beyond!
E
That's one giant step for a man, one small leap for mankind.
Question 3
What did the astronauts do after landing on the moon?
A
They planted an American flag and took steps on the moon.
Explanation. After landing on the moon, the astronauts planted an American flag and took steps on the moon.
B
They took a nap.
C
They played a game of football.
D
They dug for moon rocks.
E
They made a phone call to Earth.
Question 4
Why was the moon landing a race?
A
It was a race against other countries.
Explanation. The moon landing was a race against other countries to be the first to land a man on the moon.
B
It was a race against time.
C
It was a race for technology.
D
It was a race for resources.
E
It was not a race.
Question 5
What did the moon landing show?
A
We can reach the sky.
Explanation. The moon landing showed that humans have the ability to reach the sky, meaning we can travel and explore space.
B
The moon is made of cheese.
C
Space is a dangerous place.
D
Earth is the only planet with life.
E
Humans can live on the moon.
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