The Olympic Games

Question 1

Factors affecting the Olympic Games?

Answer 1

The Ancient Games
Pierre Coubertin was invited to the UK to expand his interest in athleticism
Public School Values+ Ancient Games
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Question 2

IOC?

BOA?

Answer 2

International Olympic Committee
Founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in Paris
Decided country that will host summer/ winter.
Non-profit Organisation

British Olympic Association- selects and supports team GB.

Question 3

Olympic Values- DICEREF

Paralympic Values- DICE

Answer 3

Determination Determination
Inspire Inspire
Courage Courage
Equality Equality
Respect
Excellence
Friendship

Question 4

What are the four types of exploitation of Olympic Games?

Answer 4

1. Propaganda
2. Human Rights
3. Terrorism
4. Political Protest/ Boycott

Question 5

Where were the five significant Olympic games held?

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Answer 5

Berlin                          1936
Mexico City                1968
Munich                        1972
Moscow                       1980
Los Angeles                1984

Question 6

Berlin 1936?

Answer 6

What? Political Propaganda- third Reich Ideology
Who/ How? Hitler wanted to demonstrate Nazi Germany supremacy so trained athletes full time and refused to place a medal around black, African- American Jessie Owens
Why? To demonstrate Nazi Germany Suprmacy

Question 7

Mexico City 1968?

Answer 7

What? Human Rights protest “BLACK POWER SALUTE”
Who/ How? Medal winners (Tommy Smith being one) used the medal ceremony to wear a black glove over a fist
Why? To fight the lack of Civil Rights in America

Question 8

Munich 1972?

Answer 8

What? Terrorist Attack against Israeli athletes from Palestinians
Who/How? The Palestinian terrorist group “Black September” killed two members of the Israeli team and took a further nine hostage.
Why? Palestinians wanted Israeli prisoners to be released

Question 9

Moscow 1980? (Soviet Union- Now Russia)

Answer 9

What? Political Protest/ Boycott
Who/ How? The USA refused to attend the Moscow Olympics, decreasing the numbers of athletes competing.
Why? In protest against the Soviets Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.

Question 10

Los Angeles 1984?

Answer 10

What? Political Protest/ Boycott
Who/ How? The Soviet Union refused to attend the LA Olympics
Why? In response to anti-Soviet propaganda in the west and security fears BUT really in response to previous Olympics “tit for tat”.