How the Olympics Began
Host Cities
Winter Sports
Beijing 2022
General Trivia
100
The Olympics began in what country?
Greece
100
This city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2020/2021.
Tokyo, Japan
100
This sport's events include the half-pipe, slopestyle, and big air.
Snowboarding
100
Beijing is in this country.
China
100
What type of medal does first place win?
Gold medal
200
About how many years ago did the Olympics begin?
2,700 years ago
200
This American city will host the Summer Olympics in 2028.
Los Angeles, CA
200
This is the oldest winter Olympic sport, has 5 different events, and is like dancing on ice.
Figure Skating
200
How many different types of sports are there in this year's games?
15
200
What medal does third place win?
Bronze
300
What was stopped so that athletes can safely travel and compete in the Olympics?
War
300
This city in Russia hosted the Winter Olympics in 2014.
Sochi, Russia
300
This sport involves going 80 mph on a sled head-first.
Skeleton
300
Beijing is the first city to host what two international sporting events?
Summer (2008) and Winter (2022) Olympics
300
What governing body (organization) runs the Olympics and determines what city hosts?
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
400
The Olympics began in what city?
Olympia
400
This city in Australia will host the Summer Olympics in 2032.
Brisbane, Australia
400
This sport involves miles of skiing and stopping to shoot at targets.
400
This year's Olympics is relying 100% on artificial what?
Artificial snow
400
Olympians used to get free and unlimited _______ during the Games.
McDonald's (stopped in 2018)
500
Instead of medals, what were winners given?
(2 possible answers)
1. Wreath of leaves
2. Hero's welcome
500
This city in France hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
Chamonix (sha-mo-nee), France
500
This sport involves stones, brooms, and "slider" and "gripper" shoes.
Curling
500
This year's mascot for the Olympics is what animal (the national animal of China)?
Panda (Bing Dwen Dwen)
500
Studies have shown that people who win _________ are happier than those who win __________. (fill in the blanks)
People who win BRONZE are happier than those who win SILVER.