KIN 2501: Final Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
The 1956 Olympic Games were held in: - Correct answer-Melbourne, Australia
Correct
TRUE OR FALSE: Pierre de Coubertin believed that the Olympics could promote
peace and this help prevent wars. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The decision to hold the 1948 Olympiad in London was
embraced by all of the citizens of London. - Correct answer-FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The influence of international politics was felt in the 1948
Olympiad when German and Japaneses athletes were excluded from the games
because of their actions in WWII. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: World War II prevented the Olympic Games from being held in
1940 and 1944. - Correct answer-TRUE
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,In 1964, the Russian and Polish athletes dominated in boxing with one exception -
the American Cassius Clay won the gold medal in the heavyweight division. He
would later become the world champion. - Correct answer-FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: In 1952, there was a proposal to allow political refugees be
permitted to compete in the games under a Red Cross flag or a special Olympic
flag. Many refugees won medals in the events they participated in. - Correct
answer-FALSE
The most popular athlete at the Rome Olympics in 1960 was: - Correct answer-
Abebe Bikila, marathoner
What former Olympic venue burned the Olympic flame brightly in a symbolic
gesture when the 1940 Olympiad was to have taken place? - Correct answer-Los
Angeles
The 1983 movie Running Brave is based on the incredible life of this 1964
Olympic star: - Correct answer-Billy Mills
By the turn of the 20th century, which sport had become the most popular sport on
American college campuses? - Correct answer-Football
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,What was the name given to student-athletes playing football who would play for
one school and then attend another under an assumed name as long as the "price
was right"? - Correct answer-Tramp athlete
TRUE OR FALSE: In the 1920's, most college football coaches discouraged their
players from turning professional after graduation. - Correct answer-TRUE.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Springfield,
Massachusetts. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Canton, Ohio
TRUE OR FALSE: The American Professional Football Association's (APFA) first
president was Ralph Hays. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Jim Thorpe
TRUE OR FALSE: Racism was NOT a significant social issue in twentieth century
America sport. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Duh.
Who became the first African American heavyweight in the early 1900's? - Correct
answer-Jack Johnson
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, This female athlete was honored as the greatest woman athlete in the first half of
the twentieth century. - Correct answer-Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
Which anti-discrimination provision of a federal statute changed the nature of
women's athletics? - Correct answer-Title IX
This female basketball pioneer is considered the greatest college women's
basketball coach of all time. - Correct answer-Pat Summitt
The two most visible problems at the end of the Cold War that caused great
concern within the Olympic community were: - Correct answer-use of drugs by
Olympic athletes and commercialization of the Games
TRUE OR FALSE: After the 1992 summer and winter Olympic Games concluded,
the Olympic Games would occur every two years alternating between winter and
summer. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: In the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona the issue of
amateurism was a moot point and the U.S. sent a men's basketball team of
professionals to compete in the Games. - Correct answer-TRUE
The theme of "unity" was selected for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
What event displayed this theme of "unity?" - Correct answer-in the women's
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and Answers
The 1956 Olympic Games were held in: - Correct answer-Melbourne, Australia
Correct
TRUE OR FALSE: Pierre de Coubertin believed that the Olympics could promote
peace and this help prevent wars. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The decision to hold the 1948 Olympiad in London was
embraced by all of the citizens of London. - Correct answer-FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The influence of international politics was felt in the 1948
Olympiad when German and Japaneses athletes were excluded from the games
because of their actions in WWII. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: World War II prevented the Olympic Games from being held in
1940 and 1944. - Correct answer-TRUE
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,In 1964, the Russian and Polish athletes dominated in boxing with one exception -
the American Cassius Clay won the gold medal in the heavyweight division. He
would later become the world champion. - Correct answer-FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: In 1952, there was a proposal to allow political refugees be
permitted to compete in the games under a Red Cross flag or a special Olympic
flag. Many refugees won medals in the events they participated in. - Correct
answer-FALSE
The most popular athlete at the Rome Olympics in 1960 was: - Correct answer-
Abebe Bikila, marathoner
What former Olympic venue burned the Olympic flame brightly in a symbolic
gesture when the 1940 Olympiad was to have taken place? - Correct answer-Los
Angeles
The 1983 movie Running Brave is based on the incredible life of this 1964
Olympic star: - Correct answer-Billy Mills
By the turn of the 20th century, which sport had become the most popular sport on
American college campuses? - Correct answer-Football
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,What was the name given to student-athletes playing football who would play for
one school and then attend another under an assumed name as long as the "price
was right"? - Correct answer-Tramp athlete
TRUE OR FALSE: In the 1920's, most college football coaches discouraged their
players from turning professional after graduation. - Correct answer-TRUE.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Springfield,
Massachusetts. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Canton, Ohio
TRUE OR FALSE: The American Professional Football Association's (APFA) first
president was Ralph Hays. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Jim Thorpe
TRUE OR FALSE: Racism was NOT a significant social issue in twentieth century
America sport. - Correct answer-FALSE.
Duh.
Who became the first African American heavyweight in the early 1900's? - Correct
answer-Jack Johnson
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, This female athlete was honored as the greatest woman athlete in the first half of
the twentieth century. - Correct answer-Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
Which anti-discrimination provision of a federal statute changed the nature of
women's athletics? - Correct answer-Title IX
This female basketball pioneer is considered the greatest college women's
basketball coach of all time. - Correct answer-Pat Summitt
The two most visible problems at the end of the Cold War that caused great
concern within the Olympic community were: - Correct answer-use of drugs by
Olympic athletes and commercialization of the Games
TRUE OR FALSE: After the 1992 summer and winter Olympic Games concluded,
the Olympic Games would occur every two years alternating between winter and
summer. - Correct answer-TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: In the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona the issue of
amateurism was a moot point and the U.S. sent a men's basketball team of
professionals to compete in the Games. - Correct answer-TRUE
The theme of "unity" was selected for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
What event displayed this theme of "unity?" - Correct answer-in the women's
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