The Basics
What season are the Winter Olympics held in?
Winter
What sport involves sliding stones on ice toward a target?
Curling
What medal is given for first place?
Gold
What vehicle cleans up the ice?
Zamboni
What Olympic sport looks like "bowling on ice"?
Curling
How often are the Winter Olympic Games held?
Every 4 years
What sport combines skiing and shooting?
Biathlon
What country has won the most Winter Olympic metals overall?
Norway
What clothing keeps hands warm in the winter?
This winter sport features athletes racing down an icy track in a small sled.
Bobsled
What city hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924?
Chamonix, France
What sport features jumps, spins, and routines on ice?
Figure skating
What color medal is awarded for third place?
Bronze
What cold weather condition can make events unsafe to hold?
Extreme cold or snowstorms
What country is famous for winter sports and cold weather?
What country hosts the Olympic flame lighting ceremony?
Greece
What downhill sport uses long, narrow boards attached to boots?
Skiing
True or False: Athletes can compete in more that one Winter Olympic events.
True
What hot drink is popular in the winter?
Hot Chocolate
What animal is commonly used as a mascot for Winter Games?
A bear
True or False: The Winter and Summer Olympics used to be held in the same year.
True
What team sport is played on ice with sticks and a puck?
Hockey
What is the ceremony called where medals are awarded?
The medal ceremony
What do athletes often wear on their heads to stay warm?
Helmets or hats
What phrase means cheering loudly for athletes?
Rooting for them