Question

Why was the launch of Sputnik in 1957 important?

most in the U.S. had not thought the Soviets were capable of producing satellite technology

it launched the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union

most in the Soviet Union had not thought the U.S. was capable of launching manned aircraft

it established the fact that a more dangerous hydrogen bomb could be created

Answer 1

so b

Answer 2

a. we were already in the arms race

Answer 3

oh can you help more

Answer 4

Why were absolute monarchies more common Eastern Europe than in Western Europe?

The Church, which wanted to ban absolute monarchies, lost influence in Eastern Europe.

Absolute monarchs in Eastern European countries abolished the feudal system.

Eastern European countries were less developed and relied on strong absolute monarchies.

Absolute monarchs were wiser and more capable in Eastern Europe than Western Europe

Answer 5

I am not sure of the answer. I would try C though

Answer 6

How does the map of modern Europe differ from the map of Europe in the 17th century?

Today European nations are divided more along cultural and linguistic lines.

Today Europe has more multi-ethnic kingdoms than in the 17th century.

Today political boundaries strictly follow physical geographic features.

Today both physical geography and religion define European nations.