olympics Flashcards
1
Q
who created the olympics
A
Pierre De Coubertin
2
Q
what was he influenced by?
A
- he studied a number of European countries and their systems of physical education
- he went to England’s public schools for inspo
3
Q
what were the 4 motions?
A
- games should be half every 4 years as in ancient greece
- the events should consist of modern sport
- athletes should not be paid or rewarded with money
- each set of games should be held in a different country, so they truly will be truly international
4
Q
what were the aims of the olympics?
A
- to promote the development of the physical and moral qualities of sport
- the spread of the Olympic principles, creating international goodwill
- to bring together athletes of the world every 4 years
- to educate young people through sports in a spirit of better understanding between each other and of friendship, thereby helping to build a peaceful world
5
Q
what are the Olympic values?
A
- encourage effort
- preserve human dignity (respect)
- develop harmony
6
Q
what was the third Reich ideology
A
- berlin 1936
- games were used by adolf hitler for political propaganda
- wanted to demonstrate supremacy
- “master race”
7
Q
who was jessie owens and why was he significant?
A
- won 4 gold medals
