Olymipics

Question 1

Berlin games

Answer 1

-1936
-Games used as nazi propaganda

Question 2

Moscow games

Answer 2

-1980
-Boycotted by western nations. Against Russia invasion of Afghanistan

Question 3

Mexico City games

Answer 3

-1968
-Black power demostration

Question 4

Munich games

Answer 4

-1972
-Palestain terrorists kidnapped Israeli atheletes

Question 5

Los Angeles games

Answer 5

-1984
-Communists boycotted in retaliation for Moscow

Question 6

how hosting the Olympics affects sport

Answer 6

Pros
-Increase participation e.g wheelchair rugby
-Upgraded venues e.g West Ham stadium
-Increase funding for sports e.g 2015 rugby world cup
Cons
-After participation on gradual decline
-New facilities can end up not being used e.g Rio games
-Sports suffer if not in the Olympics e.g squash

Question 7

how hosting the Olympics affects society

Answer 7

Pros
-Money brought into the city
-Improved transport systems
-Improved sports facilities
Cons
-increased pollution
-Only benefits the local area

Question 8

How hosting the Olympics affects economic

Answer 8

Pros
-More money
-Jobs created
-Increased tourism
Cons
-Hosting can be expensive
-Can cause a loss

Question 9

How hosting the Olympics affects political

Answer 9

pros
-If successful reflects positively on political leaders
-Attracts more investment
Cons
- Goes wrong, political responsibility
-High costs can loose votes