Understanding Sports and National Identity

Understanding Sports and National Identity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript discusses how sports foster collective identities and how the Olympics serve as a platform for nations to express their identity and unity. It highlights the beauty and nobility of human performance in sports, using an anecdote about Steve Ovett to illustrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sports contribute to a sense of collective identity?

By promoting individual achievements

By creating tribal impulses among teams

By focusing on personal goals

By encouraging isolation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a mathematical truth about group formation?

Groups are formed randomly

Creating a group also creates outsiders

Groups are always harmonious

Groups always include everyone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity do the Olympics provide for nations?

To demonstrate their military power

To showcase their national identity

To isolate themselves from others

To focus on individual sports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the Olympics foster communalism among nations?

Through isolation

Through economic competition

Through competitive sports

Through political debates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do nations agree on during the Olympics?

The importance of winning at all costs

The beauty and nobility of human performance

The need for political alliances

The superiority of certain sports

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the world-class runner mentioned in the story?

Usain Bolt

Steve Ovett

Sebastian Coe

Mo Farah

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gesture did Steve Ovett make before the race?

He shook hands with the officials

He pumped his fist in the air

He waved to the crowd

He bowed to his competitors

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