Unit: Culture and Sports

Assignment: Olympics Webquest

Go to www.olympic.org to answer questions 1 – 17.

1. What does the term "olympiad" mean?
2. When were the first winter Olympics held?
3. If there are any profits derived from the Olympics, how are they applied?
4. What do the letters IOC represent?
5. The official languages of the IOC are French and English, however, at IOC sessions what other languages are translated?
6. What is the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport?
7. When was the World Anti-Doping Agency formed ?
8. In what area are women under-represented in the Olympics?
9. What is the connection between the IOC and the UN?
10. List five examples in which the IOC has demonstrated its responsibility for environmental issues.
11. Describe the 1992 and 2000 initiatives for peace through the Olympics.
12. How does the IOC attain revenues?
13. What is the IOC policy on broadcast television?
14. How is Coca-Cola involved in the Olympics?
15. Why can’t you use American Express to purchase Olympic event tickets?
16. How is Kodak involved in the Olympic games?
17. What are the 7 IF recognized sports of the winter games?

Go to http://www.msnbc.com/news/622787.asp and open the complete story "A Mormon Moment"to answer questions 18 – 20.

18. What is a Mormon? Who was the founder of the faith? What is the name of their church?
19. What is the purity code for Mormons?
20. What is the Mormon expectation of the 2002 Olympics?