Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: The Early Life of Neil Armstrong
The Early Life of Neil Armstrong
Knowledge check
Q1. Where was Neil Armstrong born?
- A. Ohio ✓
- B. Texas
- C. California
- D. New York
Why: Neil Armstrong was born in Ohio.
Q2. What was Neil Armstrong's first name?
- A. Neil ✓
- B. James
- C. Edward
- D. Robert
Why: Neil Armstrong's first name was Neil.
Q3. In which year was Neil Armstrong born?
- A. 1930 ✓
- B. 1929
- C. 1931
- D. 1928
Why: Neil Armstrong was born in 1930.
Q4. What was Neil Armstrong's profession before becoming an astronaut?
- A. Pilot ✓
- B. Teacher
- C. Engineer
- D. Doctor
Why: Neil Armstrong was a pilot before becoming an astronaut.
Q5. Which university did Neil Armstrong attend?
- A. Purdue University ✓
- B. Harvard University
- C. Stanford University
- D. Yale University
Why: Neil Armstrong attended Purdue University.
Module 2
Module 2: The Path to Becoming an Astronaut
The Path to Becoming an Astronaut
Knowledge check
Q1. What was Neil Armstrong's first job after college?
- A. Teacher
- B. Engineer ✓
- C. Pilot
- D. Scientist
Why: Neil Armstrong worked as an engineer before becoming an astronaut.
Q2. Which university did Neil Armstrong attend?
- A. Harvard University
- B. University of Texas
- C. University of Minnesota
- D. Purdue University ✓
Why: Neil Armstrong attended Purdue University, where he studied aeronautical engineering.
Q3. What was the name of the spacecraft Neil Armstrong flew on during the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Apollo 13
- B. Apollo 11 ✓
- C. Soyuz 7K-OK
- D. Vostok 1
Why: Neil Armstrong was the commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, which was the first to land on the Moon.
Q4. What was the name of Neil Armstrong's dog?
- A. Sputnik ✓
- B. Bella
- C. Lucky
- D. Stella
Why: Neil Armstrong's dog was named Sputnik, after the first artificial satellite.
Q5. In what year did Neil Armstrong become an astronaut?
- A. 1960
- B. 1962 ✓
- C. 1965
- D. 1969
Why: Neil Armstrong became an astronaut in 1962 after being selected by NASA.
Module 3
Module 3: The Apollo 11 Mission
The Apollo 11 Mission
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the lunar module used in the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Eagle ✓
- B. Colossus
- C. Odyssey
- D. Apollo
Why: The lunar module used in the Apollo 11 mission was named 'Eagle'.
Q2. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- A. Buzz Aldrin
- B. Neil Armstrong ✓
- C. Michael Collins
- D. Yuri Gagarin
Why: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon.
Q3. How long did the Apollo 11 mission last?
- A. 8 days ✓
- B. 12 days
- C. 15 days
- D. 20 days
Why: The Apollo 11 mission lasted approximately 8 days.
Q4. What was the name of the command module in the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Eagle
- B. Colossus
- C. Odyssey ✓
- D. Apollo
Why: The command module in the Apollo 11 mission was named 'Odyssey'.
Q5. Which of the following was NOT part of the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Landing on the Moon
- B. Orbiting the Moon
- C. Flying to Mars ✓
- D. Returning to Earth
Why: Flying to Mars was not part of the Apollo 11 mission.
Module 4
Module 4: The Moon Landing: A Historic Moment
The Moon Landing: A Historic Moment
Knowledge check
Q1. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- A. Buzz Aldrin
- B. Neil Armstrong ✓
- C. Yuri Gagarin
- D. Michael Collins
Why: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
Q2. In what year did the first Moon landing occur?
- A. 1965
- B. 1969 ✓
- C. 1972
- D. 1975
Why: The first Moon landing occurred in 1969 as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
Q3. What was the name of the spacecraft that landed on the Moon?
- A. Apollo 11
- B. Eagle ✓
- C. Colossus
- D. Apollo 13
Why: The spacecraft that landed on the Moon was named 'Eagle'.
Q4. How long did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spend on the Moon's surface?
- A. 2 hours
- B. 2.5 hours ✓
- C. 3 hours
- D. 3.5 hours
Why: Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent approximately 2.5 hours on the Moon's surface during their moonwalk.
Q5. What was the name of the lunar module used during the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Eagle ✓
- B. Columbia
- C. Pioneer
- D. Odyssey
Why: The lunar module used during the Apollo 11 mission was named 'Eagle'.
Module 5
Module 5: Life After the Moon
Life After the Moon
Knowledge check
Q1. What was Neil Armstrong's profession after his time on the moon?
- A. Teacher
- B. Astronaut and engineer ✓
- C. Pilot
- D. Scientist
Why: Neil Armstrong continued his career as an astronaut and also worked as an engineer after his time on the moon.
Q2. Which university did Neil Armstrong attend?
- A. Harvard University
- B. University of Cincinnati ✓
- C. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- D. Stanford University
Why: Neil Armstrong attended the University of Cincinnati, where he earned his degree in aeronautical engineering.
Q3. What was Neil Armstrong's role at the University of Cincinnati?
- A. Professor of physics
- B. Professor of aeronautical engineering ✓
- C. Professor of history
- D. Professor of mathematics
Why: After retiring from NASA, Neil Armstrong became a professor of aeronautical engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
Q4. In which year did Neil Armstrong retire from NASA?
- A. 1971 ✓
- B. 1972
- C. 1973
- D. 1974
Why: Neil Armstrong retired from NASA in 1971 after completing his duties as an astronaut.
Q5. What was the name of Neil Armstrong's book that detailed his experiences as an astronaut?
- A. One Giant Leap
- B. First on the Moon
- C. Apollo 11: The First Moon Landing
- D. A Man on the Moon ✓
Why: Neil Armstrong co-authored the book 'A Man on the Moon,' which detailed his experiences as an astronaut and the Apollo 11 mission.
Module 6
Module 6: Legacy of Neil Armstrong
Legacy of Neil Armstrong
Knowledge check
Q1. What was Neil Armstrong's role in the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Commander of the Lunar Module
- B. Commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft ✓
- C. Pilot of the Lunar Module
- D. Mission specialist
Why: Neil Armstrong was the commander of the Apollo 11 mission, which was the first mission to land humans on the Moon.
Q2. Which famous quote did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the Moon?
- A. That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. ✓
- B. This is a small step for me, but a giant leap for all of us.
- C. One step for man, one leap for mankind.
- D. This is a giant step for mankind.
Why: Neil Armstrong famously said, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,' when he stepped onto the Moon.
Q3. What was the name of the lunar module used in the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Eagle ✓
- B. Columbia
- C. Odyssey
- D. Pegasus
Why: The lunar module used in the Apollo 11 mission was named 'Eagle,' and it was the vehicle that landed on the Moon.
Q4. In which year did Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon?
- A. 1969 ✓
- B. 1970
- C. 1968
- D. 1971
Why: Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon in 1969 as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
Q5. What was Neil Armstrong's profession before becoming an astronaut?
- A. Teacher
- B. Engineer
- C. Pilot ✓
- D. Scientist
Why: Before becoming an astronaut, Neil Armstrong was a naval aviator and a test pilot.
Module 7
Module 7: Inspiring Future Explorers
Inspiring Future Explorers
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the first spacecraft to land on the Moon?
- A. Apollo 11 ✓
- B. Apollo 13
- C. Voyager 1
- D. Sputnik 1
Why: Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Q2. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- A. Buzz Aldrin
- B. Neil Armstrong ✓
- C. Michael Collins
- D. Yuri Gagarin
Why: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
Q3. What was the name of the lunar module used during the Apollo 11 mission?
- A. Eagle ✓
- B. Pioneer
- C. Challenger
- D. Columbia
Why: The lunar module used during the Apollo 11 mission was named 'Eagle'.
Q4. In what year did Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the Moon?
- A. 1969 ✓
- B. 1970
- C. 1968
- D. 1972
Why: Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the Moon in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission.
Q5. Which of the following is a famous quote from Neil Armstrong?
- A. That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. ✓
- B. We are not alone.
- C. This is the beginning of a new era.
- D. The sky is not the limit.
Why: Neil Armstrong's famous quote was, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'