C19 - Modern Olympics

Question 1

What year did the Berlin Olympics take place & why was it poltically signficant?

Answer 1

• 1936
• The Berlin Olympics were used by Hitler as propaganda for his Aryan race.

Question 2

Who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

Answer 2

Jesse Owens

Hitler refused to meet Jesse Owens because he was black.

Question 3

What significant event was introduced at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

Answer 3

Torch relay

The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, and carried to the site of the games.

Question 4

What tragic event occurred prior to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?

Answer 4

260 people were killed in a demonstration of poverty

Question 5

What was a major complaint leading up to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?

Answer 5

Huge amounts of money spent on the games despite the extremely high levels of povety in the country

Question 6

What significant action did the IOC take regarding South Africa in 1968?

Answer 6

Withdrew South Africa’s invitation due to its laws regarding segregation

Question 7

What was notable about doping at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?

Answer 7

First games to have doping controlled

Question 8

Who debuted the ‘Fosbury flop’ technique in high jump at the 1968 Olympics?

Answer 8

Dick Fosbury

Question 9

What gesture did athletes use during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics?

Answer 9

Black hand salute - to show support for the civil rights movement in USA

Question 10

What major incident occurred at the 1972 Munich Olympics?

Answer 10

Palestinian terrorists kidnapped Israeli athletes

Question 11

What was the outcome of the hostage situation at the 1972 Munich Olympics?

Answer 11

All hostages were killed

Question 12

What significant event took place in response to the hostage situation at the 1972 Olympics?

Answer 12

Games were paused for a memorial service

Question 13

What was the first mascot of the Olympics?

Answer 13

Waldi the Dachshund

Question 14

What was the first Olympic event to feature the Olympic Oath?

Answer 14

1972 Munich Olympics

Question 15

What year did the Montreal Olympics take place?

Answer 15

1976

Question 16

What financial issue did the Canadian government face after the Montreal Olympics?

Answer 16

Ran out of money to finish the facilities

Question 17

What was the tax situation for locals after the Montreal Olympics?

Answer 17

Had to pay huge amounts of taxes, finished paying in 2006

Question 18

Which countries boycotted the Montreal Olympics and why?

Answer 18

Several African countries protested New Zealand’s participation despite touring South Africa

Question 19

What was significant about the financial outcome of the Montreal Olympics?

Answer 19

Last games with major loss to the country

Question 20

What year did the Los Angeles Olympics take place?

Answer 20

1984

Question 21

Which countries boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and why?

Answer 21

Eastern Bloc in response to the USA, Canada, and West Germany boycotting Moscow in 1980

Question 22

What significant change occurred in the hosting of the Olympics after Montreal?

Answer 22

No country wanted to host except for Iran

Question 23

What was a major financial achievement of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

Answer 23

First games that had a major profit due to mass sponsorships and commercialization

Question 24

Who organized the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

Answer 24

Peter Ueberroth

Question 25

What nickname was given to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and why?

Answer 25

Hamburger games due to huge sponsors like McDonald’s

Question 26

How did the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics transform the event?

Answer 26

Used as a mass way for sponsors to advertise their products

Question 27

What significant milestone occurred in the 2012 London Olympics regarding female athletes?

Answer 27

Female athletes competed in every sport for the first time

This marked a historic moment for gender equality in the Olympics.

Question 28

What was significant about 2012 in terms of sports inclusivity?

Answer 28

An amputee runner competed for the first time in the 2012 London Olympics

Question 29

What controversy occurred in badminton during the 2012 London Olympics?

Answer 29

• Four female doubles pairs were disqualified for attempting to secure a draw
• The pairs involved were two from South Korea, one from China, and one from Indonesia.

Question 30

What was unique about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Answer 30

It was the first Olympics to be held without fans due to COVID

This decision was made to ensure the safety of all participants.

Question 31

Why was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics postponed?

Answer 31

Postponed to 2021 due to COVID

It retained the name ‘2020 Olympics’ for marketing consistency.

Question 32

What sustainability effort was highlighted in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Answer 32

All beds in the athletes’ village were made of cardboard

This initiative was aimed at recycling and promoting sustainability.