Munich Olympic Games and Black September Attack, 1972

The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich were marked by remarkable athletic achievements and a tragic terrorist attack. American swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, while Soviet gymnast Olga Corbett earned two golds and a silver. However, the games were overshadowed by the Black September terrorist group's attack on the Israeli team, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israelis. This event brought global attention to terrorism.

Which American athlete won seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics?

• Jesse Owens

• Michael Phelps

• Mark Spitz

• Carl Lewis

How many medals did Soviet gymnast Olga Corbett win at the Munich Olympics?

• Three gold medals

• Two gold and one silver

• One gold and two silver

• Two silver and one bronze

What was the name of the terrorist group that attacked during the Munich Olympics?

• Hezbollah

• Al-Qaeda

• Black September

• Hamas

What did the terrorists demand in exchange for the hostages?

• Release of political prisoners in Germany

• Safe passage to the United States

• A large sum of money

• Release of 200 suspected terrorists

What tragic event occurred during the rescue attempt of the hostages?

• The terrorists surrendered peacefully

• A hand grenade was thrown into the helicopter

• The terrorists escaped

• The hostages were safely rescued