The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which winter sport do athletes descend an icy track in a sled-like vehicle?
Possible answers:
- Curling
- Luge
- Bobsled
- Skeleton
Explanation: Bobsled is practiced in an aerodynamic vehicle that can reach 150 km/h. It exists in 2-person or 4-person versions.
Question 2 : Which sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Possible answers:
- Biathlon
- Pentathlon
- Triathlon
- Nordic combined
Explanation: Biathlon alternates between cross-country skiing and precision shooting. Athletes must control their breathing after exertion to aim at targets.
Question 3 : What is the name of the sliding sport where teams push a stone toward a target on the ice?
Possible answers:
- Shuffleboard
- Ice bowling
- Ice pétanque
- Curling
Explanation: Curling, nicknamed "chess on ice," requires strategy and precision. Sweepers brush the ice to control the stone's trajectory.
Question 4 : Which country dominated figure skating at the Olympics in the 2000s-2010s?
Possible answers:
- The United States
- Russia
- Japan
- Canada
Explanation: Russia produced many champions like Evgeni Plushenko and legendary pairs who marked the history of figure skating.
Question 5 : How many players make up an ice hockey team on the rink (including the goalie)?
Possible answers:
- 5 players
- 6 players
- 7 players
- 8 players
Explanation: An ice hockey team plays with 6 players on the ice: 1 goalie, 2 defensemen, and 3 forwards (1 center and 2 wingers).
Question 6 : Which country traditionally hosts successful Winter Olympics thanks to its mountains and expertise?
Possible answers:
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Austria
Explanation: Norway is the most decorated country in Winter Olympics history with over 400 medals. Skiing has been a national sport there for centuries.
Question 7 : What is the name of the skiing event where athletes descend a slope marked with gates?
Possible answers:
- Super-G
- Downhill
- Freestyle
- Slalom
Explanation: Slalom is a technical discipline where skiers must pass between closely placed poles. Giant slalom has more widely spaced gates.
Question 8 : Which ice sport is practiced on an oval track and can reach speeds of 60 km/h?
Possible answers:
- Speed skating
- Ice hockey
- Curling
- Figure skating
Explanation: Speed skating is practiced on long track (400m) or short track (111m). Athletes wear aerodynamic suits.
Question 9 : In which year were the first Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France?
Possible answers:
- 1920
- 1924
- 1928
- 1932
Explanation: The first official Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix in 1924, with 16 participating nations and 258 athletes in 16 events.
Question 10 : Which spectacular sport combines acrobatic jumps and aerial tricks in skiing or snowboarding?
Possible answers:
- Nordic skiing
- Alpine skiing
- Freestyle
- Cross-country skiing
Explanation: Freestyle encompasses several disciplines: moguls, aerials, half-pipe, slopestyle, and ski cross. Athletes perform impressive tricks.
