According to the chapter, sports fans watching the Olympic Games unite behind their flag and their athletes because
a. the Olympics can be seen as a stylized world war in which nations win or lose.
b. the Olympics have replaced war as a place for nations to conquer territory.
c. people of all nations enjoy sports at every level.
d. sports are the only way to indoctrinate citizens with national pride.
Answer: a. the Olympics can be seen as a stylized world war in which nations win or lose.
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