Olympic Games

15. Which of the following is NOT true about the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics?

• The city was left with a new stadium, new parks, wider roads, new businesses, and more hotel rooms to accommodate future events and conventions.

• Atlanta and Georgia received international recognition with the millions of visitors and media coverage.

• Many of the rundown and dirty areas of the city were cleaned up and revitalized.

• The idea for the Olympics to come to Atlanta started with Martin Luther King, Jr.

What was the estimated economic impact of the 1996 Olympics?

• 2 billion dollars

• 5 billion dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 25 million dollars

How did the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta and the state of Georgia? Check all that apply!

• Economic Growth

• Jobs

• Sports Facilities

• Tax Revenue

• Global Recognition (Tourism)

The Olympics happens in every __________________

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

All were positives/benefits of Atlanta hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics EXCEPT

• new sports facilities were built
• international media coverage
• boosted the state's economy
• bomb explosion

What is the MOST important long-term benefit from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games?

• new sports facilities
• increase in the price of Coca-Cola stock
• GA received international attention which boosted tourism & business expansion for the economy
• GA athletes won several gold medals

Roads, bridges, and sidewalks are examples of a city's _______________?

• skyline.

• infrastructure.

• police force.

• population.

After the Summer Games were completed, the Olympic Stadium became...

• the Georgia Dome.
• the Benz Dome.
• Phillips Arena.
• Turner Field.

What former Atlanta mayor, GA Congressman, and U.N. Ambassador is credited with playing a major role in Atlanta being selected to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?

• Andrew Young
• Jimmy Carter
• Ivan Allen
• William Hartsfield

In preparation for hosting the Olympics, Atlanta's downtown area was remodeled & revitalized which resulted in...

• population growth within the city.
• a decrease in the city's population.
• migration from the city into the suburbs.
• all choices