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Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Delayed Olympic Games

Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Delayed Olympic Games

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The Olympics, delayed by a year due to the pandemic, are finally underway. First Lady Joe Biden represents the US delegation, meeting with Japan's emperor and Team USA. While the games symbolize progress for some, many in Japan oppose them due to COVID concerns. Protests in Tokyo highlight local opposition, as COVID cases rise to a six-month high. A local editorial criticizes the games' current state, citing confusion and unease.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the initial postponement of the Olympics?

Political unrest

Economic crisis

Pandemic

Natural disaster

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is representing the US delegation at the Olympics?

Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Vice President Kamala Harris

First Lady Joe Biden

President Joe Biden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general sentiment among locals in Japan regarding the Olympics?

Excitement and support

Indifference

Opposition and concern

Confusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did protesters in Tokyo take regarding the Olympics?

Held a protest outside a government building

Started a social media campaign

Organized a parade

Wrote letters to the government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a local newspaper editorial in Japan say about the state of the Olympics?

A celebration of global unity

An unimaginable disastrous state

A well-organized event

A triumph over adversity

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