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Winter Olympics History Trivia Quiz

The Olympics bring the world together by sport. Do you know where the Olympics have been held? Let's find out....

A multiple-choice quiz by nucks_allstarz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nucks_allstarz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1104

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 2002 Salt Lake City games were the ______ Winter Olympics? Hint

18th

19th

20th

21st

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the 1988 Winter Olympics held? Hint

Lake Placid, USA

Nagano, Japan

Lillehammer, Norway

Calgary, Canada

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times did Lake Placid host the Winter Olympics, in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won the rights to host the 20th Winter Olympics, in 2006? Hint

Torino, Italy

Salzburg, Austria

Vancouver, Canada

Beijing, China

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the American speed skater who captured the hearts of many during the Salt Lake City games, with a gold medal performance? Hint

Mark Anton Ohno

Apolo Anton Okoll

Apolo Archie Ohno

Apolo Anton Ohno

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the 2002 gold in Olympic men's hockey? Hint

Canada

Czech Republic

USA

Russia

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Winter Olympic games did Canada host prior to Vancouver 2010? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 4 cities competing for the 2010 Winter Olympics, at the final ballot, were Berne (Switzerland), Salzburg (Austria), Pyeongchang (South Korea), and Vancouver (Canada)?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the bid for the 2010 Olympics? Hint

Salzburg, Austria

Vancouver, Canada

Pyeongchang, South Korea

Berne, Switzerland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two men led Vancouver's bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics? Hint

Mike Furlong and John Poole

John Furlong and Jack Poole

Jack Furlong and John Poole

Jach Furlong and Mike Poole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 2002 Salt Lake City games were the ______ Winter Olympics?

Answer: 19th

The 19th Winter Olympic games were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

2. Where was the 1988 Winter Olympics held?

Answer: Calgary, Canada

The 15th Winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The games generated more revenue than anticipated and created dreams for many people in Canada and around the world.

3. How many times did Lake Placid host the Winter Olympics, in the 20th century?

Answer: 2

Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980.

4. Who won the rights to host the 20th Winter Olympics, in 2006?

Answer: Torino, Italy

Salt Lake City were hosts in 2002. Vancouver won the rights to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, and Beijing the 2008 Summer Olympics.

5. What was the name of the American speed skater who captured the hearts of many during the Salt Lake City games, with a gold medal performance?

Answer: Apolo Anton Ohno

Apolo Anton Ohno won gold and a silver in various short track speed skating events.

6. Who won the 2002 gold in Olympic men's hockey?

Answer: Canada

The Canadian Men's hockey team defeated the Americans for the 1st gold medal in men's hockey since 1952.

7. How many Winter Olympic games did Canada host prior to Vancouver 2010?

Answer: 1

Canada first hosted the winter Olympics in 1988 in Calgary. Canada first hosted the summer olympics in Montreal back in 1976.

8. The 4 cities competing for the 2010 Winter Olympics, at the final ballot, were Berne (Switzerland), Salzburg (Austria), Pyeongchang (South Korea), and Vancouver (Canada)?

Answer: True

All 4 cities were considered to be adequate places to host the Olympics.

9. Who won the bid for the 2010 Olympics?

Answer: Vancouver, Canada

On July 2nd, 2003, the world discovered that Vancouver had won the right to host the 21st Olympic Winter games.

10. Which two men led Vancouver's bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Answer: John Furlong and Jack Poole

John Furlong and John Poole put in countless hours of work along with thousands of volunteers to win the 2010 bid for Vancouver. Congratulations Vancouver!

Source: Author nucks_allstarz

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