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  • Global sports events provide a platform for cultural exchange and learning.

    True
  • Global sports events encourage people to see their global neighbors in a more positive light
  • How often is the World Cup held?
    Every 4 years
  • What role do global sports events play in international cooperation?
    Foster shared passion and cultural interaction
  • Global sports events promote global unity by encouraging peaceful competition and friendship
  • What cultural value does the World Cup highlight?
    National pride
  • The Commonwealth Games connects countries from the former British Empire.

    True
  • What is one political purpose of hosting global sports events?
    Showcasing national power
  • The 1980 Moscow Olympics boycott highlights how sports can become entangled with broader geopolitical tensions
  • What is an example of a country using sports events to showcase national power?
    Bidding to host events
  • The 1936 Berlin Olympics were held under Nazi Germany.
    True
  • What is a significant economic benefit of hosting global sports events?
    Increased tourism
  • Hosting global sports events creates new employment opportunities in hospitality, transportation, and security
  • What must host countries weigh when considering the economic impact of global sports events?
    Benefits against costs
  • Global sports events involve athletes and spectators from multiple countries.

    True
  • Which global sports event is held every 4 years and is the world's largest multi-sport competition?
    Olympics
  • The Olympics are held every four years.
  • Which global sports event is the premier international football tournament?
    World Cup
  • Order the steps of cultural interaction and understanding through global sports events:
    1️⃣ Breaking down stereotypes
    2️⃣ Promoting mutual respect
    3️⃣ Fostering international cooperation
    4️⃣ Encouraging cultural exchange
  • What historical event highlights the entanglement of sports with geopolitical tensions?
    1936 Berlin Olympics
  • Protesting human rights abuses is a political purpose of global sports events.
    True
  • What is one example of a political purpose of global sports events?
    Protesting human rights abuses
  • Potential economic impacts of hosting major sports events
    1️⃣ Revenue Generation
    2️⃣ Job Creation
    3️⃣ Publicity and Branding
    4️⃣ Long-term Development
  • Hosting the World Cup requires extensive planning and security measures.

    True
  • Match the technological advancements with their area of impact in sports:
    Wearable sensors ↔️ Athlete Performance
    Video Assistant Referee ↔️ Officiating
    Augmented reality ↔️ Fan Experience
  • Technological advancements in sports have improved accuracy and fairness.

    True
  • Match the social responsibility with its description:
    Sustainability ↔️ Minimizing environmental impact
    Accessibility ↔️ Ensuring inclusiveness
    Community Engagement ↔️ Involving local communities
  • Global sports event organizers should invest in long-term development projects for host communities.

    True
  • The Commonwealth Games primarily involve countries from the former British Empire
  • What do global sports events aim to promote beyond athletic excellence?
    International cooperation and understanding
  • Which Olympics were held in 1936 under Nazi Germany?
    Berlin Olympics
  • Global sports events can become entangled with broader geopolitical tensions and ideological conflicts
  • Countries may bid to host sports events to showcase national power and prestige.
    True
  • The 1980 Moscow Olympics were boycotted due to political tensions.

    True
  • Increased global visibility and promotion of the host city/country is an example of publicity and branding
  • What must host countries balance when hosting global sports events to ensure a positive economic impact?
    Benefits against costs
  • Augmented reality in sports enhances the fan experience by overlaying real-time data
  • What is one key social responsibility of global sports event organizers?
    Creating a positive legacy
  • Sustainability in sports aims to minimize the environmental impact
  • Global sports events involve athletes and spectators from multiple countries