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 Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympics?
Possible answers:
- The United States
- Russia
- Japan
- Canada
Explanation: Russia won many medals at Sochi 2014 (Adelina Sotnikova in ladies' singles, team gold) and PyeongChang 2018 (Alina Zagitova in ladies' singles). With champions like Evgeni Plushenko (gold 2006, silver 2010) and the Tutberidze school, Russian figure skating defined this era.
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.
