Adolf Hitler appears at opening ceremony of 1936 Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics attracted a million fans over 11 days, with politics kept in the background. However, Chancellor Hitler was a frequent visitor and officiated at the opening ceremony. Athletes from 28 nations participated, many giving a salute similar to the Nazi salute.

How many days did the Winter Olympics last?

• 5 days

• 20 days

• 11 days

• 15 days

Who was a frequent visitor and officiated at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics?

• Chancellor Hitler

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

What was the political atmosphere during the Winter Olympics?

• Highly political

• Politics were in the background

• Politically charged

• No political influence

How many nations participated in the Winter Olympics?

• 15 nations

• 22 nations

• 28 nations

• 35 nations

What was notable about the salute given by most athletes?

• It was a military salute

• It was a peace salute

• It resembled the Nazi salute

• It was a traditional Olympic salute