Olympic History Quiz

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What disease did Muhammad Ali publicly announce he had in 1984?

Diabetes

Multiple Sclerosis

Parkinson's Disease (correct)

Alzheimer's Disease

What did Ali create after announcing his Parkinson's diagnosis?

A boxing training camp

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (correct)

A charity for children's education

A documentary series

How many times did Muhammad Ali become champion?

3 times (correct)

4 times

5 times

2 times

During fights, what was Muhammad Ali infamous for?

Taunting his opponents with words Signup and view all the answers

What type of fighting style is known as 'rope-a-dope'?

Spending most of the match against the ropes Signup and view all the answers

Where were the 2004 Olympic Games held?

Athens, Greece Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern during the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

Human rights and justice concerns Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

They were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What disease did Wilma Rudolph have at birth?

Polio Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Wilma Rudolph earn a spot on the US Olympics team?

1956 Signup and view all the answers

Who encouraged Wilma Rudolph to play basketball in high school?

Ed Temple Signup and view all the answers

What event is notable about the Olympics held in Munich in 1972?

Arab terrorists killed Israeli athletes Signup and view all the answers

What does OPHR stand for?

Olympic Project for Human Rights Signup and view all the answers

Who was granted the honor of lighting the torch above the Colosseum in the 1984 Olympics?

Rafer Johnson Signup and view all the answers

Which Olympic Games did Ralph Boston reference regarding protest participation?

1968 Games in Mexico City Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the 1960 Olympic Games for Muhammad Ali?

He won gold in the heavyweight division Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Progressive reformers aimed to implement change?

To improve the lives of the growing urban population Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym WASP stand for?

White Anglo Saxon Protestants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a step in the Progressive reformers' plan to assimilate the working class?

Subsidizing family housing Signup and view all the answers

How did sports become integrated into American culture during the Golden Age of Sports?

Athletes became American icons due to media exposure Signup and view all the answers

Why is Babe Ruth considered one of the most significant athletes in U.S. history?

He transformed baseball into a major source of entertainment Signup and view all the answers

What event is referred to as the Black Sox scandal?

The intentional fixing of the 1919 World Series Signup and view all the answers

Who was Kennesaw Mountain Landis?

The first official commissioner of Major League Baseball Signup and view all the answers

What was Lou Gehrig diagnosed with in 1939?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Lou Gehrig's farewell speech?

He called himself 'the luckiest man on the face of the earth.' Signup and view all the answers

What role did Lou Gehrig's struggle with ALS play in society?

It contributed to research and support for those affected by ALS. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Cool Papa Bell known for?

His exceptional speed on the bases. Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of female sports in the early 1900s?

Negative health beliefs hindered competitive sports for girls. Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement did Babe Didrikson accomplish in 1932?

Breaking four world records in track and field. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Babe Didrikson after winning amateur golf tournaments?

She was banned due to her professional status. Signup and view all the answers

What was a step towards the growth of female sports in the 1920s?

The establishment of more intramural sports and collegiate competitions. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was essential in spreading basketball in the early 1900s?

The YMCA Signup and view all the answers

What did Bob Beamon achieve in 1968?

Broke the world record in the long jump Signup and view all the answers

In the 1972 Munich incident, how many Israeli athletes were killed?

11 Signup and view all the answers

Which athlete won 7 gold medals in the 1972 Olympic Games?

Mark Spitz Signup and view all the answers

What sport did Nadia Comaneci compete in during the 1976 Olympics?

Gymnastics Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow?

U.S. withdrawal due to political reasons Signup and view all the answers

What event did Bruce Jenner compete in during the 1976 Olympics?

Decathlon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a fan favorite during the 1972 Olympics?

Olga Korbut Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the 1928 Olympics held in Amsterdam?

The inclusion of track and field events for women Signup and view all the answers

What unique achievement did Jesse Owens accomplish at the national intercollegiate meet in Michigan in May 1935?

He broke three records and tied another Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first African American woman to win an Olympic medal, and what was the medal's color?

Audrey Patterson, bronze Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympics?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

Which significant event did not occur for Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympics?

Meeting Adolf Hitler Signup and view all the answers

What height did Alice Coachmen jump to win the gold medal?

5'6 ⅛'' Signup and view all the answers

What major decision did the British make concerning the 1948 Olympics held in London?

They agreed to host despite city devastation Signup and view all the answers

What degree did Alice Coachmen attain at Tuskegee Institute in 1946?

Degree in Dressmaking Signup and view all the answers