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The Winter Olympics are upon us, which means that it’s time to start test your knowledge of the games. There will be hundreds of hours of broadcast footage and, if you’re like the rest of the world, you’ll see at least a few of them, so you should know what you’re talking about when you sit Show More
The Winter Olympics are upon us, which means that it’s time to start test your knowledge of the games. There will be hundreds of hours of broadcast footage and, if you’re like the rest of the world, you’ll see at least a few of them, so you should know what you’re talking about when you sit down with your pals and put on the games.
This quiz will determine if you’re ready to chat Winter Games or if you need to brush up on how this amazing competition works. We’ll test you on everything from which sports are involved, to some of the most famous Olympians from years past. We’ll even ask you some questions specific to this year’s games, just to make sure you’re ready.
Put on your warmest parka and get ready to head out into the cold because this quiz is all about winter sports!
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How many official sports are included in the Winter Olympics?
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15
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What is the mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics?
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A leopard
A lynx
A white tiger
A crane
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What was the host city of the first Winter Olympic Games?
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London, England
Athens, Greece
Salt Lake City, Utah
Chamonix, France
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The motto of the Olympics is "Citius, Altius, Fortius." What does it mean?
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Harder, Faster, Stronger
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Better, Faster, Stronger
Stronger, Higher, Harder
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Which country boasts the highest gold medal count throughout all Winter Olympics?
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Norway
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USA
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Sweden
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Denmark
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How many of the Winter Olympic sports are held indoors?
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It's rare for the winter and summer Olympics to be held in the same year. When was the last time that happened?
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1980
1988
1992
1996
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Who is the oldest person to win a medal at the Winter Olympics?
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Robin Walsh at age 54
Oscar Swahn, age 72
Arthur Von Pongracz, age 72
Hiroshi Hoketsu, age 64
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One Olympic sport only opened up to women competitors in Sochi, 2014. Which sport?
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Hockey
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Luge
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Ski Jumping
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Biathlon
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Disney created a famous movie in 1993 highlighting one Winter Olympics team. Which team was it?
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Norwegian Curling
South African Figure Skating
Jamaican Bobsled
Nigerian Luge
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There are two sports in which the USA has never medaled. What are they?
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Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing
Nordic Combined and Biathlon
Nordic Combined and Skeleton
Skeleton and Cross Country Skiing
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Which city is the first US city to host the Winter Games twice?
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