History of Nike

What was Nike’s original name?

• A) Nike Inc.

• B) Blue Ribbon Sports

• C) Onitsuka Shoes

• D) Victory Athletics

Who founded the company?

• Bill Gates

• Carolyn Davidson

• Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman

• Steve Jobs

In which year was the company founded?

• 1971

• 1964

• 1985

• 2001

What type of products did the company originally distribute?

• Clothes

• American-made shoes

• Japanese running shoes

• Basketball equipment

Where did Phil Knight sell shoes at the beginning?

• Online

• In a mall

• At track meets from his car

• In a store

Who designed the Nike logo (the swoosh)?

• Phil Knight

• A graphic design company

• Carolyn Davidson

• A Greek artist

How much was the designer paid for the logo?

• $3,500

• $100

• $35

• Nothing

What does the swoosh represent?

• Power

• Movement or motion

• Luxury

• Simplicity

What inspired the name "Nike"?

• A mountain

• A sports team

• The Greek goddess of victory

• A shoe brand

According to the text, what is the correct ancient Greek pronunciation of Nike?

• Niki

• Nikkei

• Naik

• Nike (like "bike")