Olympics Fast and Curious

When were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1896

• 1900

• 1924

• 1936

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sports will be introduced for the first time in the 2024 Summer Olympics?

• Skateboarding

• Surfing

• Breakdancing

• Karate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the introduction of new sports in the 2024 Olympics could impact the overall viewership of the event.

• It will decrease viewership as traditional sports are more popular.

• It will have no impact on viewership.

• It could increase viewership by attracting new audiences interested in these sports.

• It will only impact the viewership of the new sports.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe one way in which the 2024 Summer Olympics plans to reduce its environmental impact.

• By using only electric vehicles for transportation.

• By constructing new venues with sustainable materials.

• By reducing the number of events.

• By banning single-use plastics.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the potential cultural impact of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

• It will have no cultural impact.

• It will only impact the local culture of Paris.

• It could promote cultural exchange and global awareness.

• It will negatively impact the local culture.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary goal of the Olympic Games?

• To make a profit.

• To promote peace and unity through sports.

• To showcase the host country's culture.

• To break world records.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify one major environmental concern associated with hosting the Olympic Games.

• Increased tourism.

• Construction of new sports venues.

• Media coverage.

• Sponsorship deals.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss how the inclusion of breakdancing in the 2024 Olympics reflects changes in global culture.

• It shows a shift towards more traditional sports.

• It indicates a growing interest in urban and youth culture.

• It reflects a decline in the popularity of traditional sports.

• It has no cultural significance.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is a strategy that the 2024 Olympics could use to minimize its carbon footprint?

• Increasing the number of events.

• Encouraging the use of public transportation.

• Building more hotels.

• Extending the duration of the games.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of hosting the Olympic Games in terms of cultural impact.

• Only benefits, as it promotes global unity.

• Only drawbacks, as it disrupts local culture.

• Both benefits and drawbacks, as it promotes global unity but can also disrupt local culture.

• Neither benefits nor drawbacks, as it has no cultural impact.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking