On September 5, 1972 as the Olympic village athletes lay sleeping, five Arab terrorists wearing track suits climbed the six and 1/2 foot fence surrounding the Olympic Village in Munich,
Germany. Within 24 hours, 11 Israelis, five Black September terrorists, and a German
policeman were dead. What was the purpose of this terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympic
Games in Munich?
It hoped to emphasize the strength of the Iranian military.
It was supposed to be a hostage negotiation that would draw attention to the cause of the
Palestinians.
It was meant to illustrate the historical struggle between Jews and Muslims throughout the
Middle East.
It was to show the resolve of Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia of establishing a
Palestinian state in the Middle East.