History of Winter Olympics
South Korea
Office of International Ed.
Winter Olympics 2018
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What year did the first Winter Olympics take place?

The answer is: 1924

The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.

100
What is the most popular sport in Korea?

The answer is: T'aekwondo. 


It became a fully recognized sport at the 2000 Olympic Games. 

100
What building and room number is the Office of International Education located?
The answer is-> Bray Hall 013.
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What day does the Winter Olympics start and end this year?
The answer is -> February 9- February 25
200

Where were the Winter Olympics held in 2010?

The answer is -> Vancouver, Canada

200

What number is considered unlucky in South Korea?

The answer is -> 4. 


Four has been deemed unlucky in Korea because it sounds like the Chinese word for “death.”

200
Which country do we have the most International students from? 
The answer is -> China. 
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What is the cost of this year's PyeongChang Winter Olympics?

The answer is -> Around $10 Billion.
300
In what country will the 2022 Winter Olympics take place?
The answer is -> Beijing, China.
300
How many national parks does South Korea have?
The answer is -> 20 National Parks
300
How many full time staff work in the office?
The answer is-> Three.
300
Which country was banned from playing in this year's winter Olympics?
The answer is -> Russia
400

What is the only indoor Winter Olympics sport that does not involve ice skates?

The answer is -> Curling.



400

In what city is the Shinsegae Centum City Department Store located?

The answer is-> Busan. 
400

Who is in charge of the Munich Exchange (Germany Exchange)?

The answer is -> Dr. Kalus Doelle

400
Which American skiing superstar earned a Bronze medal in Downhill sports?
The answers -> Lindsey Vonn
500

What country has won both the most gold medals, and the most medals overall in the Winter Olympic Games?

The answer is -> Norway.


Norway has won 98 gold medals, 98 silver medals, and 84 bronze medals, for a total 280 Winter Olympics medals, more than any other country.

500
What do the colors on the South Korean flag represent?
The answer is -> 

White: Peace and Purity

Blue: Shade, Water, Land

Red: Brightness, Fire and Sky

500
How many countries do our international students represent?
The answer is -> 30. 
500
How many sports were featured in this year's Olympics?
The answer is -> Fifteen.