Welcome to OlympicQuest!
In Celebration of the
1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
July 19 - August 4
Most of us are aware of the Olympic Games, but are you aware of the
origins of the Ancient Olympics? Over the years the Olympics have changed
in many ways. The modern Olympics have become increasingly politicized.
On your quest for Olympic Gold you must first answer the questions listed
below. Below the questions, you will find a list of resources to help you
along your way. Once you have answered all of the questions, continue to
your final task.
Where did the Olympics originate and why were they held? When were
they abolished?
- In what year were the Olympics revived? Who was allowed to participate?
In 1920, four countries Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and
Turkey were banned from completing in the Olympics. Why?
What was the first year that the Olympic Torch was carried?
- What does the Olympic Torch represent?
Why was South Africa banned from the 1960 Olympics?
What took place during the 1972 Olympics that shocked the world?
This cover appeared on Time Magazine in 1980. Explain what this cover
means.
What did Jesse Owens do during the 1936 Olympics that was so amazing and
made Adolf Hitler so upset?
(Bonus Question)
This is what Jesse Owens stated several years after the Olympics:
"A hero today and nobody tomorrow, except
that in my case it would be more correct to say
a hero yesterday, and nobody today"
Jesse Owens, 1938
Why do you think that he said this?
(Bonus question)
How old will the Modern Olympics be this year?
Your Final Task
Is to define the word nationalism and how you think that it relates to the
Olympics. What possible conflicts could you foresee during this year's games?
How has the spirit of the Modern Olympics changed from ancient times?
History of the Modern Olympics
Jesse Owens
Olympic Trivia
Quiz
Politics
and the Olympics
Symbol of Change
Olympic History
Modern Olympic Games
Ancient Olympic
Games
Webster Online Dictionary
This WebQuest was created by Ray
Kinne
This page was last updated may 18th, 1996