Peter Norman and the 1968 Olympics

Peter Norman and the 1968 Olympics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses the 1968 Olympics protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, highlighting Peter Norman's support. Despite facing severe consequences, Norman stood by his principles, contributing to the protest by providing gloves and wearing a human rights patch. The video also covers the apartheid context in Australia and Norman's eventual recognition as a quiet hero.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbolic gesture did Tommie Smith and John Carlos make during the 1968 Olympics?

They knelt during the anthem.

They raised black-gloved fists.

They wore black armbands.

They turned their backs to the flag.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Peter Norman's unexpected contribution to the 1968 Olympics protest?

He organized the protest.

He refused to race.

He provided the black gloves.

He spoke at the podium.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What badge did Peter Norman wear to show his support for human rights?

Justice League

Freedom for All

Equality Now

Olympic Project for Human Rights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the consequences for Peter Norman after the 1968 Olympics?

He was celebrated as a hero.

He was banned from future Olympics.

He received a medal of honor.

He was promoted to team captain.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Australia react to Peter Norman's support for the protest?

They ignored his actions completely.

They awarded him a national medal.

They honored him with a statue.

They ostracized him from the Olympic team.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Australian Parliament do in 2012 regarding Peter Norman?

They awarded him a posthumous medal.

They named a stadium after him.

They passed a law recognizing his bravery.

They built a statue in his honor.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who carried Peter Norman's casket at his funeral?

Australian Olympic officials

John Carlos and Tommie Smith

His family members

His fellow athletes

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