Modern Olympic Games

Question 1

How were the Modern Olympic Games founded?

Answer 1

1. Ancient Greece - MOG based on the games of ancient greece
2. Baron Piere de Coubertain - inspired by the ancient games
3. Public schools - inpired by by ethos and organisation, Eton collage/ Rugby school
4. Much Wenlock Games - Dr William Penny Brookes (1890)
5. Dover/ Cotwold Games - founded by Robert Dover in 1622
6. 1896 - First Olympic Games - Athens
7. 1894 - IOC founded

Question 2

In which city were the 1938 Olympics held, and how were they exploited?

Answer 2

Berlin - They were used to promote Nazi ideology/ propoganda/ promotion of the Aryan race

Question 3

In which city were the 1968 Olympics held, and how were they exploited?

Answer 3

Mexico City - Racial activism/ equal rights

Question 4

In which city were the 1972 Olympics held, and how were they exploited?

Answer 4

Munich - Terrorism - Black september

Question 5

In which city were the 1980 Olympics held, and how were they exploited?

Answer 5

Moscow - Americans boycotted - Afgan War

Question 6

In which city were the 1984 Olympics held, and how were they exploited?

Answer 6

Los Angeles - Russians boycotted - comercialised games

Question 7

Aims and values of the MOG

Answer 7

• Reduce discrimination/ develop equality
• Unite/ bring people together
• Develop respect
• Teach fair play/ sportsmanship
• Develop peace/ harmony
• Educate people using sport
• Promote development of physical and moral qualities - e.g. corage and determination