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Beijing Olympic Venues: Bird's Nest & Water Cube
Beijing Olympic Venues: Bird's Nest & Water Cube
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A 360 Virtual Reality immersive tour through two iconic 2008 Olympic legacy venues.
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What did the Bird's Nest and Water Cube represent to the Chinese government and people?
All of the above.
China is joining the team of the world's leading countries.
Wanted their achievements & progress recognized by the world
A significant symbol of national honor & victory.
2
Which of the following are correct regarding Beijing, China?
Has a population of 2.5 million
While famous, it does not compare to it's capital, Hong Kong
None of the above.
It is the economic, political and cultural center of China.
3
Which are correct regarding the opening 360 VR views of the 2008 Beijing Olympic legacies?
It was filmed from the roof of the Pangu 7 star hotel.
It was filmed during a tour on the roof of an Olympic venue.
It was filmed from the roof of the Water Cube.
None of the above.
4
Which are correct regarding the Bird's Nest?
None of the above.
At night , blue & green highlight the Bird's Nest.
Its name came from the national bird of China, the robin.
At night, the yellow & orange colors represent burning fire.
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The Olympic rings were visible to us at which location according to the 360 VR film?
None of the above.
Outside on a low concrete wall behind the Olympic Stadium.
Suspended by cables between the Water Cube & Bird's Nest.
The steel of the Bird's Nest was shaped into Olympic Rings.
6
Which are correct regarding the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games?
The 2008 Beijing Olympics totaled $44 Milliion in expenditures
None of the above.
Until 2008, it was the most expensive winter or summer Olympic Games ever.
Beijing Games were more expensive then the 2014 Sochi, Russia Winter Games
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Which are correct regarding the Bird's Nest?
The Bird's Nest hosted the opening & closing ceremonies.
All of the above.
The site attracts a combined 20-30,000 daily visitors.
Bird's Nest is 2 independent structures of steel & concrete.
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What was
the
architectural center piece of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games?
Water Cube
7 star Pangu Hotel
Bird's Nest
None of the above.
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Which are correct regarding the Water Cube in Beijing?
None of the above.
Looks like a water molecule in a blue sea.
It is Beijing's most popular tourism site exceeding the Forbidden City.
Thousands of polished blue stone slabs reflect evening light
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Which are correct regarding the hotel that is adjacent to the Bird's Nest and Water Cube?
None of the above.
From above, it looks like a serpent & represents strength.
It is a 7 star luxury hotel in Beijing with multiple towers.
The serpent's tail represents power & good luck.
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Which of the following are correct with regarding the Syllabus and Operational Team PowerPoint assignments?
All of the above
Students MUST add 1 video aligned with their topic not to exceed 3 minutes
All facts not common knowledge & all photos MUST be cited & then Referenced
Teams MUST present for 15 min. & submit electronic version to Assignments
