Winter Olympic Games

Question 1

Which city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924?

Accepted Answer

Chamonix, France

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St. Moritz, Switzerland

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Oslo, Norway

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Question 2

What is the maximum number of athletes allowed on an ice hockey team roster for the Winter Olympics?

Accepted Answer

23 players

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20 players

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25 players

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22 players

Question 3

Which Winter Olympic sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?

Accepted Answer

Biathlon

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Nordic combined

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Ski jumping

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Alpine skiing

Question 4

In figure skating, what does the acronym 'ISU' stand for?

Accepted Answer

International Skating Union

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International Sports Union

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International Skating United

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International Snow Union

Question 5

Which country has won the most total medals in Winter Olympic history?

Accepted Answer

Norway

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United States

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Germany

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Soviet Union/Russia

Question 6

What is the minimum temperature at which outdoor speed skating events can be held?

Accepted Answer

-20°C (-4°F)

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-15°C (5°F)

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-25°C (-13°F)

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-10°C (14°F)

Question 7

In curling, what is the name of the target area where stones must land to score?

Accepted Answer

The house

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The button

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The ring

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The circle

Question 8

Which Winter Olympic sport was originally developed as military training in Scandinavia?

Accepted Answer

Cross-country skiing

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Ice hockey

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Bobsled

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Luge

Question 9

What is the standard length of an Olympic bobsled track?

Accepted Answer

1,200-1,300 meters

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1,000-1,100 meters

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1,400-1,500 meters

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1,500-1,600 meters

Question 10

In ski jumping, what determines the K-point of a hill?

Accepted Answer

The distance where the landing slope steepness changes significantly

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The maximum safe jumping distance

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The world record distance for that hill

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The average distance jumped by competitors