Exposing the Hypocrisy of the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Exposing the Hypocrisy of the 1936 Berlin Olympics

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Exposing the Hypocrisy of the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Exposing the Hypocrisy of the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.3, RI.6.1, RI.6.2

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Nichole Nevader

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main controversy surrounding the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

The Olympics were held during World War II.

The Olympics were only open to European countries.

After Berlin had been chosen as the site for the Olympics, Nazis had come to power.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jesse Owens achieve at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

He was the first Black athlete to compete in the Olympics.

He was disqualified from the games.

He broke or matched world records in four events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some Americans want to boycott the 1936 Olympics?

Because of the Nazi's persecution of Jews.

Because the Olympics were too expensive.

Because the games were not televised.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the German people to the Olympic athletes?

They ignored the athletes.

They warmly welcomed the athletes.

They were hostile towards the athletes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Jesse Owens' performance in the 1936 Olympics?

It showed that athletic ability knows no race or politics.

It was the first time an American won a gold medal.

It was the first time the Olympics were held in Germany.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Roosevelt respond to Jesse Owens' success?

He awarded Owens a special medal.

He ignored Owens and other Black athletes.

He invited Owens to the White House.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jesse Owens say about his success in Berlin?

He was disappointed with his performance.

He expected to win more medals.

He found it difficult to realize his achievements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

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