Olympic Country Quiz
What country was the first winter olympics held?
A. U.S.
B. Russia
C. France
D. Germany
C. France
How heavy is a curling stone?
A. 31 pounds
B. 18 pounds
C. 29 pounds
D. 42 pounds
D. 42 pounds
What was the first year women were able to compete in hockey?
A. 1960
B. 1988
C. 1990
D. 1998
D. 1998
How old was Tara Lipinski when she won gold at he 1998 Olympics?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 17
D. 19
B. 15 years old
How many sports are in the summer olympic games 2021?
A. 20
B. 28
C. 32
D. 40
B. 28
Which city in the U.S. has hosted the Olympics twice?
A. Los Angeles
B. Minneapolis
C. Syracuse
D. Lake Placid
D. Lake Placid
How long is the longest ramp in ski jumping?
A. 60 meters
B. 70 meters
C. 80 meters
D. 90 meters
D. 90 meters
What year was snowboarding added as an Olympic sport?
A. 1998
B. 2002
C. 1950
D. 1988
A. 1998
Who is the most decorated Olympic winner in the winter olympics/
A. Michael Phelps
B. Apolo Ohno
C. Lindsey Vonn
D. Shaun White
B. Apolo Ohno
How many brand new sports are being introduced to the 2021 Summer Olympics?
A. 7
B. 2
C. 5
D. none
C. 5
3x3 basketball; skateboarding; sport climbing; surfing and karate
Which country did Eddie the Eagle represent?
A. Britain
B. U.S.
C. Canada
D. Switzerland
A. Britain
How high are the walls for the halfpipe?
A. 22 feet
B. 31 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 40 feet
A. 22 feet
Which event to competitors race down a track on their stomachs head first?
A. Curling
B. Skeleton
C. Luge
D. Bobsled
B. Skeleton
Who won the Olympic Gold Medal in figure skating in 1994?
A. Tonya Harding
B. Nancy Kerrigan
C. Oksana Baiul
D. Tara Lipinski
C. Oksana Baiul
What year was the first winter olympics televised?
A. 1940
B. 1956
C. 1964
D. 1968
B. 1956
Which country won the most medals in the first winter olympics?
A. Russia
B. Canada
C. Norway
D. U.S.
C. Norway
Hoe far away is the Olympic Target in Archery?
A. 55 yards
B. 77 yards
C. 120 yards
D. 94 yards
B. 77 yards
Which event involves both ski jumping and cross country skiing?
A. Nordic Combined
B. Biathlon
C. Skeleton
D. Luge
A. Nordic Combined
Michael Phelps won how many gold medals in swimming for the U.S.?
A. 32
B. 23
C. 25
D. 18
B. 23
What Olympic Sport is considered to be the most dangerous sport?
A. Equestrian
B. Pole Vaulting
C. Luge
D. Bobsled
A. Equestrian
The average horse weighs 1,000 pounds...
Twelve riders died between 2007 to 2008, which prompted the governing bodies to implement new safety rules.
Riders can now wear inflatable air bag vests when riding.
What country is hosting the summer olympics of 2024?
A. U.S.
B. Germany
C. Spain
D. France
D. Paris, France
Olympic Beach Volleyball has how many players per team?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 6
D. 3
B. 2
Which one of these is NOT an indoor event?
A. Curling
B. Hockey
C. Bobsled
D. Speed Skating
C. Bobsled
Who are the mascots of the 2021 Summer Olympics?
A. Bely Mishka (Polar Bear)
B. Sochi (snow leopard)
C. Soohorang
D. Miraitowa (meaning future)
D. Miraitowa
What is considered to be the safest Olympic Sport?
A. Fencing
B. Swimming
C. Gymnastics
D. Pole Vault
A. Fencing