Jesse Owens Wins Gold Medal at 1936 Olympics

Jesse Owens Wins Gold Medal at 1936 Olympics

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The video recounts the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, highlighting the American team's success, particularly focusing on Jesse Owens. Owens, a standout athlete from Ohio State, broke records and won multiple gold medals, including in the men's broad jump and the 100-meter dash. His achievements contributed significantly to the US team's overall victory at the Olympiad.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city were the 1936 Olympic Games held?

London

Rome

Berlin

Paris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jesse Owens' achievement in the men's broad jump?

He won a silver medal.

He did not participate.

He set a new world record.

He finished in fourth place.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How far did Jesse Owens jump to win the gold medal in the broad jump?

25 feet, 4 inches

26 feet, 5 and 5 sixteenths inches

27 feet, 2 inches

24 feet, 9 inches

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event did Jesse Owens win for his third gold medal at the 1936 Olympics?

400-meter relay

100-meter dash

Long jump

200-meter dash

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the US team in the 1936 Olympiad led by Jesse Owens?

They finished in second place.

They only won in track events.

They swept the Olympiad.

They did not win any medals.