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The upcoming Olympic Games in Sochi will be the ________ time the Winter Olympics were held in Russia. a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth
a) First
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Which country has hosted the Winter Olympics the most? a) France b) United States c) Switzerland d) Norway
b) United States
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There will be _____ different sports in the Sochi Winter Olympics. a) 5 b) 7 c) 11 d) 14
b) 7
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Which country won Gold in both Men and Women's Hockey? a) Sweden b) USA c) Canada d) Finland
c) Canada
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For how many days were the 2014 Winter Olympics be held? a) 7 days b) 15 days c) 17 days d) 22 days
c) 17 days
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8. The colors of the Olympic Rings are blue, yellow, black, green and red. Why were these colors chosen? a. They represent human diversity b. At least one of these colors appear on every national flag in the world c. In the ancient Greek games, these colors represented the different city-states that competed d. Each of these colors represented 1st through 5th place in the ancient Greek Games
b. At least one of these colors appear on every national flag in the world
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9. What is the motto of the Modern Olympics? a. Friendship through sportsmanship b. Swifter, higher, stronger c. World peace through friendly competition d. Respect all, Fear None
b)Swifter, higher, stronger
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The Sochi Olympic Park was built along which sea coast? a) Black Sea b) Caspian Sea c) Ural Sea d) Barents Sea
a) Black Sea
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What two sports are involved in the biathlon?
a) Cross Country Skiing and Shooting b) Snowboarding and Jumping c) Polar dip and fishing d) Speed Skating and Luge
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What was the year of the first official Winter Olympic Games? a) 1800 b) 1900 c) 1924 d) 1934
c) 1924
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Sochi is also home to the 2014 Paralympic Games, which includes______ different sports. a) 5 b) 7 c) 11 d) 14
a) 5
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Which of the following is not an event in the Winter Olympics? a) curling b) skeleton c) luge d) snowshoeing
d) snowshoeing
400
How much money did Russia promise to give to each of its gold medal winners? a) $122, 000 b) $ 25, 000 c) $ 57, 000 d) $ 96, 000
a) $122, 000
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7. Where will the next Summer and Winter Games be held? a. Brazil and South Korea b. Brazil and France c. Argentina and Norway d. Argentina and Finland
a. Brazil and South Korea
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12. During the Sochi Olympics, about 2,850 athletes will compete representing how many different countries? a. 88 b. 98 c. 108 d. 118
a) 88
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1. It is common knowledge that the modern Olympic Games are modeled after the ancient Olympic Games of Greece, but what year was the first modern Olympic Games held? a. 1766 b. 1826 c. 1896 d. 1906
c. 1896
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has its headquarters in which country? a. Greece b. France c. Canada d. Switzerland
d) Switzerland
500
Which car company built the bobseld of the USA team in Sochi? a) Ford b) BMW c) GM d) Mercedes
b) BMW
500
How many new events debuted in Sochi? a) 8 b) 12 c) 3 d) 6
b) 12
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10. For the first time at the Winter Olympics, figure skating will add a(n) __________ event. a) singles b) pairs c) team d) ice dancing
c) team
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Cross country skier Bjorn Dahelie of Norway is the Winter Athelete with the most medals. How many has he won? a) 1 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze b) 6 golds, 3 silvers and 2 bronze c) 3 Golds, 3 silvers and 5 bronze d) 8 gold and 4 silvers, 0 bronze
d) 8 gold and 4 silvers, 0 bronze
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13. At which modern Olympics did women first compete? a. Athens 1896 b. Paris 1900 c. Los Angeles 1932 d. London 1948
b) Paris 1900