WINTER OLYMPICS

WINTER OLYMPICS

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The transcript describes the opening of the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, California, highlighting the parade of teams, the official opening by Vice President Richard Nixon, and the lighting of the Olympic flame. It also covers the start of the Games, with 740 athletes from 30 nations participating. Key events include Canada's gold medal win in pair's figure skating and the women's downhill race, where Miss Bibel of Germany claimed victory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed the official opening of the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley?

President John F. Kennedy

Vice President Richard Nixon

Governor of California

Prime Minister of Canada

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the task of Ken Henry during the opening ceremony?

To release the pigeons

To light the bowl of fire

To lead the parade of teams

To carry the Olympic flag

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many athletes participated in the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley?

1000 athletes

740 athletes

600 athletes

500 athletes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country won a gold medal in pair's figure skating?

United States

Germany

Russia

Canada

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics?

Miss Wagner of Canada

Miss Lawrence of USA

Miss Bibel of Germany

Miss Pitu of America

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