2008 Summer Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2008-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. How long is 2008 Summer Olympics?Achieved at these Games
2. What is the host city?Beijing, China
3. What is the official name?Games of the XXIX Olympiad
4. What happened at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics?The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics were a huge party in China where athletes from 204 countries competed in 28 sports and 302 events.
5. Why did Beijing get to host the 2008 Olympics?Beijing was chosen to host the Games on July 13, 2001, after beating four other cities, showing China's growing influence.

XXIX Olympiad: The official designation for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, referring to the 29th Olympiad.
Olympic Torch Relay: A ceremonial procession carrying the Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece, to the host city's stadium.
Infrastructure Development: The process of building and improving essential facilities like roads, transportation, and venues for major events.
Global Audience: The total number of people worldwide who watch or follow a particular event.