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Test Bank Chapter 17 After the Cold War: 1992-2012 Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is true? A. The decade of the 1990s witnessed monumental political and social events that impacted the world and the Olympic movement. B. With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany was once again a united nation and would field a formidable Olympic team composed of athletes from the former East Germany with those of West Germany. C. The two most serious problems facing the Olympic Games are drugs and the commercialization of the Olympics. D. The International Olympic Committee made the decision to stagger the Olympic Games on a two-year rotation instead of a four-year rotation. By doing this, the IOC would be able to produce the Olympic Games (summer or winter games) every two years. E. All of the above. Answer: E 2. Which of the following is true? During the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games A. It was estimated that the costs associated to produce the Barcelona Olympiad were approximately $7.5 billion. B. Athletes from the former Soviet Union competed under the guise of the Commonwealth of Independent States. C. The social theme of the Barcelona Olympiad was a “smoke-free Olympics.” D. U.S. athletes that were on the basketball team were known as the “Dream Team” because most of these players were National Basketball League (NBA) all-stars. E. All of the above. Answer: E 3. During the Barcelona Olympiad A. Baseball, badminton, and women’s judo were officially included in the Olympic Games. B. The IOC reiterated its decision that there would no longer be any more demonstrations sports during the Summer Games and the Winter Olympics. C. There were a number of countries that sent teams to the Olympics for the first time. D. For the first time in decades, South Africa sent a team to the Olympics. E. All of the above. Test Bank 16-1
Answer: E 4. Which of the following is true? During the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games A. The federal government of Canada was heavily involved in financing the Winter Olympics. B. Teams from the Virgin Islands, Mexico, Jamaica, Portugal, Australia, and Taiwan entered the Bob Sled competition for the first time. C. Television coverage of the Calgary Winter Olympics was provided by ABC which paid over $300 million for broadcast rights. D. The United States did not do well in Calgary, placing 9th in the overall medal count. E. All of the above. Answer: E 5. Which of the following is true? During the 1992 Albertville/Savoie Winter Olympics A. A positive social theme relative to preservation of the environment was a crucial element in producing the Winter Olympics. B. Jean-Claude Killy and Michel Barnier, who were in charge of the Winter Olympics, ordered environmental impact reports on each and every project before a decision was made to begin construction. C. In the United States, there was considerable interest in the rivalry between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. D. IOC President Samaranch announced that the Olympics have grown so big that a serious issue needs to be discussed; should some countries be precluded form sending various athletes to compete? E. All of the above. Answer: E 6. During the 1994 Winter Olympics at Lillehammer A. The social theme of protecting the environment was continued. The Lillehammer Winter Olympics were called the "white-green" games based on the respect for the environment. B. Nancy Kerrigan, a U.S. figure skater, was attacked by a thug who tried to cripple her in order to knock her out of the Olympic trials used to select America’s Olympic athletes. C. Bonnie Blair, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin won three gold medals in speed skating. D. The Russian Olympic team won more medals than the American team. E. All of the above. Answer: E Test Bank 16-2
7. Which of the following is true? During the 1996 Atlanta Olympiad A. The world celebrated 100 years of the modern Olympic Games. B. Over 30,000 security personnel were on hand in Atlanta to protect athletes and spectators. C. The Torch Relay passed through much of the United States and was used to symbolize the Olympic Spirit. D. Atlanta was the ideal city to host the Olympic Games because the IOC believed that the good people of Atlanta come from many ethnic backgrounds as do Olympic athletes. Like the Olympians, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) worked with the Atlanta community and captured the spirit of Olympics. E. All of the above. Answer: E 8. During the Atlanta Olympics A. American Carl Lewis won the long jump bringing his Olympic gold medal count to nine B. The Cuban baseball team defeated the United States and Japan to win the gold medal; Japan won the silver medal while the Americans had to settle for the Bronze. C. In women’s gymnastics, Keri Strugg of the United States turned in a courageous performance while injured and by doing so, the U.S. women captured the team championship. D. Sprinter Michael Johnson from the United States, wearing gold track shoes, won the gold medal in both the 200 and 400 meter, the first man to ever achieve this amazing feat. E. All of the above. Answer: E 9. Which of the following is true? A. The U.S. baseball team defeated Cuba for the gold medal. B. U.S marathon champion Dan O’Brien defeated Josia Thugwane of South Africa for the gold medal in the marathon. C. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from the United States won the gold medal. D. All of the above. E. None of the above. Answer: C 10. Which of the following is true? Test Bank 16-3
A. The 1998 Winter Olympics were hosted the Japanese city of Nagano. B. The 1998 Winter Olympics were hosted by the Greek city of Athens. C. The 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted in Salt Lake City. D. A and C only E. None of the above Answer: D 11. The 1998 Winter Olympics had which of the following three themes A. Make a profit, serve world peace, advance the aims of the host country. B. Participation of children, honor nature, promote peace and friendship. C. Unite North and South Korea, end the Cold War, make a profit. D. Secure 100 commercial sponsors, out with the old-in with the new, peace to all E. None of the above. Answer: B 12. Which of the following is true? A. During the later part of the 1990s, some members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) were accused of taking money and other inducements from cities bidding for the Olympic Games in exchange for their vote. B. The image of the IOC was tarnished by scandals and corruption charges. C. Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the IOC resigned amid accusations of corruption. D. All of the above. E. A and B only. Answer: E 13. Which of the following happened during the 2000 Sydney Olympics? A. There was a terrorist threat to blow up a nuclear reactor during the Olympics. B. There were some peaceful protests to call attention to the plight of the Aborigines. C. The Cuban baseball team defeated the American team for the Gold Medal. D. All of the above. E. A and B only Answer: E Test Bank 16-4
14. Which of the following is false? A. Since 1984, cities that have hosted the Olympic Games have turned a profit. B. During the Sydney Olympics, NBC broadcast live Olympic coverage to the USA and Mexico C. The IOC derives a great deal of money by selling television rights. D. The Sydney Olympics was also known as the internet Olympics. E. Technology was used extensively in the Sydney Olympics by athletes and coaches. Answer: B true or false 15. During opening ceremonies of the Sydney Olympics, athletes from North and South Korea marched as a single group under the banner KOREA. A. true B. false Answer: A 16. During the Sydney Olympics, athletes from North and South Korea demanded to form a single team that represented both Koreas in the hope that this would bring about a unification of Korea. A. true B. false Answer: B 17. The poor countries of the world will almost always fail to win a medal at the Olympics because they do not have the money or resources to train their athletes or send them to world competitions to compete and prepare for the Olympics. A. true B. false Answer: A 18. Several American athletes hired lawyers to represent them when they were not selected for the United States Olympic Team in 2000. A. true B. false Answer: A Test Bank 16-5
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