Winter Olympics Trivia

How many days do the Winter Olympics last?

• 28

• 10

• 17

• 7

Answer explanation

From Opening Ceremony to Closing Ceremony, the Olympics last 17 days.

How many different sports are in the 2022 Winter Olympics?

• 10

• 30

• 5

• 15

Answer explanation

There are 15 different sports, but many events within each sport.

Where will the 2022 Winter Olympics take place?

• Beijing, China

• PeyongChang, South Korea

• Sochi, Japan

• Vancouver, Canada

Answer explanation

Beijing is the capital of China.

Which of these is NOT a type of skiing in the Winter Olympics?

• Alpine Skiing

• Water Skiing

• Nordic Skiing

• Freestyle Skiing

Answer explanation

All of the sports in the Winter Olympics are played on ice or snow.

In what year did Snowboarding become an Olympic sport?

• 1984

• 1998

• 2016

• 1962

Answer explanation

Snowboarding was first called "snurfing", a combination of snowing and surfing.

How fast can a bobsled go?

• Up to 30 miles per hour

• Up to 200 miles per hour

• Up to 60 miles per hour

• Up to 90 miles per hour

Answer explanation

Bobsleds used to be made of wood, but are now made of fiberglass and steel which is much faster.

What are the two pieces of equipment needed for Curling?

• A broom and a stone

• A stick and a puck

• A pole and snow shoes

• A bat and a ball

Answer explanation

A Curling stone weighs between 38 and 44 pounds.

How long is each period in a Hockey game?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 40 minutes

• 20 minutes

Answer explanation

There is a 15 minute intermission between each of the 3 periods.

About how long have people been skating on ice?

• About 2000 years

• About 200 years

• About 500 years

• About 50 years

Answer explanation

The first ice skates were made of animal bones strapped onto boots.

Where is the Olympic torch always lit?

• New York City

• Olympia, Greece

• Beijing, China

• Torch Lake, Michigan

Answer explanation

The Olympic torch has traveled to space in 1996 and in 2000.