From the Beginning
Where did the Olympic games happen in ancient times?
Olympia, Greece.
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports’?
Soccer.
Which country will host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games?
China
Which two disciplines does biathlon combine?
Cross-country skiing and rifle shooting
Alaska is the largest state in the United States.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
How many rings do the Olympics flag contain?
Five.
What’s the national sport of Canada?
Lacrosse.
Which of the following is an official sport in the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Water skiing
B. Luge
C. Scuba diving
B. Luge
How many members does the bobsleigh team consist of?
4
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
How often do the Olympics happen?
Once every four years. Per season Winter and Summer
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association.
Which is the only indoor sport in the Winter Olympic Games that does not involve ice skates?
A. Snowboarding
B. Skiing
C. Curling
C. Curling
What is the women's sports similar to hockey called?
Ringette
Jeu de paume
Boccia
Ringette
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
How many countries take part in the Special Olympics?
175.
In motor racing, what color is the flag they wave to indicate the winner?
Checkered flag.
Which historical event in the 1940s interrupted both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games?
A. World War II
B. The Great Depression
C. The Cold Wa
B. The Great Depression
What do athletes do in snocross?
1)Ski or snowboard down a course with obstacles
2)Drive snowmobiles on natural or artifically-made tracks
3)Ride a small sled
Drive snowmobiles on natural or artifically-made tracks
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
Which country has bagged the most Olympic medals?
The United States.
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles. OR 42.16 km
Which animal was the mascot for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Korea?
A. A cat
B. A panther
C. A white tiger
A white tiger
Who invented Snurfer, the predecessor of snowboard?
Jake Burton
Tony Hawk
Sherman Poppen
Sherman Poppen
How many countries are inside the United Kingdom?
Four
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.