
Olympic History and Key Events

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History, Social Studies
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4th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece?
To promote trade among cities
To train soldiers for war
To celebrate the harvest season
To honor the Greek God Zeus
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the major issues faced during the Paris 1900 Olympics?
Lack of proper sports facilities
Political boycotts
Excessive commercialization
Overcrowding of spectators
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which athlete's victory challenged Adolf Hitler's beliefs during the Berlin 1936 Olympics?
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps
Jesse Owens
Carl Lewis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event occurred during the Munich 1972 Olympics?
Invention of the Olympic torch relay
First use of electronic timing
A terrorist attack
Introduction of women's events
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major outcome of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics?
Invention of the Olympic mascot
Start of commercial sponsorships
First use of electronic scoreboards
Introduction of the Paralympics
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city hosted the first Asian Olympics in 1964?
Bangkok
Seoul
Tokyo
Beijing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key feature of the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
Increased security measures
First use of digital broadcasting
Focus on environmental sustainability
Introduction of the Olympic flame
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