WorksheetsOlympics in Atlanta Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was one of the long-term benefits of the Olympics held in Atlanta?
Decrease in tourism
Millions of dollars spent on world-class competition facilities
Reduction in media coverage
Decrease in employment opportunities
How did the Olympics bring international recognition to Atlanta?
By reducing the number of visitors
By decreasing media coverage
By attracting millions of visitors and extensive media coverage
By limiting the number of participating countries
What was one of the problems faced during the Olympics in Atlanta?
Lack of volunteers
Bombing at Centennial Olympic Park
Excessive rainfall
Shortage of athletes
What economic impact did the Olympics have on Georgia?
Decrease in local business revenue
Millions of dollars added to Georgia’s economy
Reduction in job opportunities
Decline in tourism
What position did Carter hold in 1962?
State Senator
Governor
President
Vice President
Which committee did Carter chair as a state senator?
Senate Education Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Health Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
What was one of Carter's achievements as President?
Camp David Peace Accords
Boycott of 1980 Olympics
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Stagflation
What did Carter focus on improving as Governor of Georgia?
Educational, justice, and mental health systems
Transportation and infrastructure
Tourism and cultural heritage
Agriculture and rural development
What organization did Carter found after his presidency?
Carter Center
Habitat for Humanity
Red Cross
United Nations
What years did Maynard Jackson serve as mayor of Atlanta?
1973-1981 and 1990-1994
1980-1985 and 1990-1995
1975-1980 and 1985-1990
1981-1989 and 1995-2000
What was one of Maynard Jackson's major contributions to Atlanta's infrastructure?
Improving the mass transit system
Building a new sports stadium
Creating a new public park
Establishing a new university
What was renamed to honor Maynard Jackson after his death?
Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
Atlanta City Hall
Georgia State Capitol
Centennial Olympic Park
Who appointed Andrew Young as ambassador to the United Nations?
President Jimmy Carter
President Ronald Reagan
President George H.W. Bush
President Bill Clinton
What significant event did Andrew Young help bring to Atlanta?
The Olympics
The World Expo
The Super Bowl
The World Cup
Which two mayors are associated with the development of Atlanta into a business and internationally recognized city in the 1970s and 1990s?
Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin
Andrew Young and Kasim Reed
Shirley Franklin and Kasim Reed
