Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Quiz

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1.

Who was the mascot of the 1972 Olympic games?
- A.
  
  Sam The Eagle
- B.
  
  Waldi The Dachshund
- C.
  
  Misha The Bear Cub
- D.
  
  Roni The Raccoon
Correct Answer
B. Waldi The Dachshund
2.

What nationality were the terrorists who disrupted the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics?
- A.
  
  Italian
- B.
  
  German
- C.
  
  Israeli
- D.
  
  Palestinian
Correct Answer
D. Palestinian
3.

Who won the 1972 Olympic gold freestyle medal in the wrestling lightweight division?
- A.
  
  Dan Gable
- B.
  
  Ruslan Ashuraliev
- C.
  
  Kikuo Wada
- D.
  
  John Peterson
Correct Answer
A. Dan Gable
4.

What sport returned to the summer Olympics in 1972?
- A.
  
  Handball
- B.
  
  Judo
- C.
  
  Volleyball
- D.
  
  Slalom Canoeing
Correct Answer
A. Handball
5.

Who won the gold medal for the men's individual category in archery at the 1972 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Darrell Pace
- B.
  
  John Williams
- C.
  
  Kyoesti Laasonen
- D.
  
  Gunnar Jervill
Correct Answer
B. John Williams
6.

What were the demonstration sports for the 1972 Summer Olympics?
- A.
  
  Badminton And Water Skiing
- B.
  
  Baseball And Tennis
- C.
  
  Baseball And Budo
- D.
  
  Basque Pelota And Tennis
Correct Answer
A. Badminton And Water Skiing

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Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Quiz

Who was the mascot of the 1972 Olympic games?

What nationality were the terrorists who disrupted the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics?

Who won the 1972 Olympic gold freestyle medal in the wrestling lightweight division?

What sport returned to the summer Olympics in 1972?

Who won the gold medal for the men's individual category in archery at the 1972 Olympics?

What were the demonstration sports for the 1972 Summer Olympics?