History of the Winter Olympics

The transcript discusses the evolution of the Winter Olympics, highlighting its growth from a small event in 1924 to a major international competition by 2022. It covers the initial resistance to including winter sports in the Olympics, the establishment of the Nordic Games, and the eventual creation of a separate Winter Olympics in 1924. The transcript also recounts memorable moments, such as Jamaica's bobsled team in 1988 and Kristi Yamaguchi's gold medal in 1992, emphasizing the cultural and unifying impact of the Olympics.

What was the name of the separate winter sports competition held before the Winter Olympics were officially incorporated?

• Polar Games

• Arctic Games

• Snow Games

• Nordic Games

Which country won the most medals during the 1924 International Sports Week in Chamonix, France?

• Germany

• Sweden

• Norway

• Finland

In which year did the Winter Olympics officially become part of the Olympic charter?

• 1932

• 1928

• 1924

• 1936

Which movie was inspired by Jamaica's participation in the 1988 Winter Olympics?

• Miracle

• Ice Age

• Cool Runnings

• Frozen

During which Winter Olympics did athletes from North and South Korea march together under a unified flag?

• 2022 Beijing

• 2018 Pyeongchang

• 2014 Sochi

• 2010 Vancouver