The Winter Olympic Games

Question 1

How often do the Winter Olympic Games take place?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years

Question 2

What country is in the lead for all-time Winter Olympic medals?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 3

How many rings does the Olympics flag contain?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 4

What country was the first Winter Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 5

Which 2 Olympic sports could be considered "high speed sledding"?

Accepted Answer

Luge and Skeleton

Question 6

Which of the following were some of the events available in the first Winter Olympics?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

In what Winter Olympics sport did the "Miracle on Ice" happen in 1980?

Accepted Answer

Hockey

Question 8

What warm weather country had a Disney movie made about their famous bobsled team?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

Question 9

Which historical event in the 1940s interrupted both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

World War II

Question 10

What sport involves sweeping brooms on ice to slow a rock down to hit a target?

Accepted Answer

Curling

Question 11

What country has hosted the Winter Olympics more than any other?

Accepted Answer

USA

Question 12

What U.S. city has hosted the Winter Olympics twice?

Accepted Answer

Lake Placid, NY

Question 13

The 5 Olympic rings represent the union of 5 continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

True

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