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1968 Olympics and the Black Power Salute
1968 Olympics and the Black Power Salute
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1
After the Olympics, Norman was celebrated as a hero and became the Australian Team Captain at the 1972 Olympic Games.
False
True
2
In what event did Tommie Smith and John Carlos win their medals when they did the black power salute?
800 meters
100 meters
200 meters
400 meters
3
Why did Norman support their cause?
He was a critic of the White Australia Policy
He was ethnically half black
He wanted to be remembered
He thought it would be fun
4
Until his death in 2006, Norman never gave up his support for the cause Smith and Carlos represented in their salute.
True
False
5
Peter Norman, the silver medalist on the podium during the salute, was from what country?
South Africa
England
Australia
France
6
Tommie Smith stated that the salute was intended to be a
Black lives matter salute
Celebratory salute
Revolutionary salute
Human rights salute
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Why did the two athletes eventually get banned from the Games?
Because the third, white athlete was offended.
Because their action made the US president angry.
Because the Olympics are meant to be an apolitical and international forum
Because they were rude.
8
Who gave Tommie Smith and John Carlos the black gloves?
Peter Norman, the silver medalist in the race
A black friend who attended the games
A kid outside the stadium who idolized the runners
A German runner
9
To this day, Australia still has never apologized for its actions toward Peter Norman.
False
True
10
Which university in the United States has a statue of Tommie Smith's and John Carlos’ famous salute?
Ohio State University
San Jose State University
San Diego State University
New York University
11
If we want to be a silent hero like Peter Norman, we should always
Work at a butcher shop
Have black friends
Do the right thing
Run fast
12
Peter Norman, the silver medalist from Australia, expressed empathy with the two black American Athletes and their cause
True
False
13
In what city did the 1968 Summer Olympics take place?
Mexico City
Ho Chi Minh City
New York City
Kansas City
14
In 1968, the year of the Olympics, what two famous people were assassinated?
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldren
Mick Jagger and John Lennon
Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
15
What were the two athletes bringing attention to with their salute?
Black poverty, black unity, and black pride
Unfair judging during the Olympic Games
The high cost of medical care
The poor treatment of animals around the world
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The athletes who did the salute were from what country?
England
South Africa
Germany
The United States