Olympic Basics
How often are the Winter Olympic Games held?
every 2 years, every 4 years, or every 3 years
every 4 years
What sport uses skis to race down snow-covered mountains?
cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, or freestyle skiing
alpine skiing
What country has won the most Winter Olympics medal overall?
United States, Canada, Norway or Germany
Norway
What medal is awarded for second place?
gold, silver, bronze
silver
What frozen surface are many Winter Olympic sports played on?
snow, ice, metal, or wood
ice
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
oceans, Olympic sports, continents, or host countries
the five continents
What sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
nordic combined, biathlon, or snowboarding
biathlon
What country hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924?
Switzerland, France, or Austria
France
What symbol is lit during the Opening Ceremony and burns throughout the Games?
Olympic ring, Olympic flame, or Olympic medal
Olympic flame
What sport uses a broom during competition?
ice hockey, speed skating, curling, or figure skating
curling
What ceremony officially opens the Olympic Games?
Closing Ceremony, Medal Ceremony, or Opening Ceremony
the Opening Ceremony
curling, luge, speed skating, or biathlon
curling
What continent has hosted the most Winter Olympics Games?
Asia, Europe, or North America
Europe
In what year were the first Winter Olympics held?
1908, 1912, 1924, or 1936
1924
What sport includes jumps, spins, and skating to music?
ice dancing, speed skating, figure skating, or short track
figure skating
What is the Olympic moto?
Win with Pride, Together we Compete, or Faster, Higher, Stronger
Faster, Higher, Stronger
What sliding sport has athletes go headfirst down an icy track?
luge, bobsled, or skeleton
skeleton
What country is known for strong performance in ice hockey and figure skating?
Sweden, Russia, or Canada
Canada
What do Olympic mascots usually represent?
famous athletes, Olympic sports, or host country's culture
host country's culture
What do athletes stand on when competing ski jumping?
snowboards, skates, skis
skis
What do all Olympic athletes promise to do when they compete?
win every event, represent their country, or compete fairly and follow the rules
compete fairly and follow the rules
What sport includes events like halfpipe, slope style, and big air?
nordic combined, ski jumping, or snowboarding
snowboarding
What country hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010?
United States, Canada, or Japan
Canada
What are the Olympic Games meant to promote besides sports?
travel/tourism, competition/winning, or peace/teamwork/international friendship
peace/teamwork/international friendship
Why must Winter Olympic venues be carefully prepared before events begin?
help athletes win, make sure conditions are safe and fair, or impress judges
make sure conditions are safe and fair