1928 Summer Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1928-summer-olympics

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the host city?Amsterdam, Netherlands
2. What is the official name?Games of the IX Olympiad
3. What made the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam special?They were the first Games called the Summer Olympic Games and introduced the Olympic flame, the Parade of Nations, and a fixed 16‑day schedule. The event was also the first to be fully funded by private donations.
4. Why did the 1928 Olympics start the Olympic flame tradition?The flame was lit in the stadium to symbolize the Games' spirit and continuity, creating a powerful visual moment for all the athletes.

IX Olympiad: The official designation for the 1928 Summer Olympic Games, indicating the ninth Olympiad.
Olympic Flame: A ceremonial fire lit at the opening of the Olympic Games, symbolizing continuity and the Olympic spirit.
Parade of Nations: The ceremonial march of athletes representing each participating country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Women's Athletics: Track and field events specifically for female competitors, which debuted at the 1928 Games.