1948 Summer Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1948-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?London, United Kingdom
2. What is the official name?Games of the XIV Olympiad
3. What were the 1948 Summer Olympics called and why?They were called the "Austerity Games" because Britain was still rationing food and money after the war, so the organizers used existing buildings instead of building new ones.
4. Where were the 1948 Olympics held and why was it special?They were in London, the UK, which had hosted the Games before in 1908. It was the first time after a 12‑year break, showing the world was getting better.

Games of the XIV Olympiad: The official designation for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games, referring to the 14th Olympiad.
Austerity: A condition of living with very little money or resources, often due to economic hardship or war.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Decathlon: A combined event in athletics consisting of twelve track and field events for men, testing all-around athletic skill.