Winter Olympics

Question 1

The last Winter Olympics were held in Sochi Russia in what year?

Accepted Answer

2014

Question 2

This Hockey win in 1980 was known as ______________, multiple movies were made about the story.

Accepted Answer

Miracle on Ice

Question 3

Who created the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Pierre deCoubertin

Question 4

in the '64 games, What sport was introduced to the games, but had a tragic story.

Accepted Answer

Luge

Question 5

Why were the Summer and Winter Olympics cancelled in the 1940's

Accepted Answer

World War II

Question 6

in the 1980 olympics, held in New York, The USA beat what Country to win Men's Hockey.

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 7

The first official Winter Olympics occured in France in what year?

Accepted Answer

1924

Question 8

Since the talks this past Tuesday, Will North Korea participate in the Olympics this year?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 9

1994 games, 2 USA skaters did not get along. One tried to hurt the other, to eliminate her.

Accepted Answer

Nancy Kerrigan & Tonya Harding

Question 10

The 1st International multisport event specifically for Winter sports was called:

Accepted Answer

Nordic Games

Question 11

First Winter Olympics held outside of Europe was where?

Accepted Answer

Lake Placid, New York

Question 12

What year was the first (EVER) Olympic games

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 13

What is the significance of the 5 Olympic Rings

Accepted Answer

Answer 1 & 2

Question 14

Which were the most expensive Olympics ever to date?

Accepted Answer

2014 Sochi

Question 15

Athletes will compete in How many different sports?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 16

What does IOC stand for

Accepted Answer

International Olympic Committee

Question 17

Where will the 2018 Winter Olympics be held?

Accepted Answer

Pyeongchan, South Korea

Question 18

Which country hosted the very first Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 19

True or False, Originally, both Summer and Winter games were held in the same place and year.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

The 1992 Albertville France Olympics are famous for being......

Accepted Answer

Last Olympics held the same year as the Summer Olympics

Questions 20