How Much Do You Know About Winter Olympics? Quiz

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  • 1. 

    The Sochi Olympics is the third Olympics in the Russian Federation since the breakup of the USSR.  

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the Sochi Olympics is the second Olympics in the Russian Federation since the breakup of the USSR, not the third. The first Olympics held in Russia after the breakup of the USSR was the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and the second Olympics was the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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  • 2. 

    The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games  take place from 6 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi, Russia

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because the 2014 Winter Olympics did indeed take place from 6 to 23 February 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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  • 3. 

    The host city Sochi is situated in Rostov region, which is the third largest region in Russia.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Sochi is not situated in the Rostov region. Sochi is actually located in the Krasnodar region, which is the largest region in Russia.

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  • 4. 

    Sochi is located in a unique climatic zone on the shore of the Red Sea, at the foot of the Western Caucasus mountain region

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Sochi is not located on the shore of the Red Sea. It is actually located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, at the foot of the Western Caucasus mountain region.

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  • 5. 

    The Games are organised in two clusters: a coastal cluster for ice events in Sochi, and a mountain cluster located in the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains. This makes it one of the least compact Games ever, with around 5 hours travel time from the coastal to mountain cluster.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the Games are actually organized in three clusters, not two. In addition to the coastal cluster for ice events in Sochi and the mountain cluster in the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains, there is also a cluster in the city of Adler for indoor ice events. This means that the Games are even less compact than stated, with additional travel time required between the coastal cluster and the Adler cluster.

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  • 6. 

    The Sochi Olympic Park is built along the Black Sea coast in the Imeretinskaya Valley.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The Sochi Olympic Park is indeed built along the Black Sea coast in the Imeretinskaya Valley. This location was chosen for the park to take advantage of the beautiful coastal scenery and to provide easy access to water sports and other outdoor activities. Additionally, being located along the coast allows for a pleasant and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy during the Olympic Games.

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  • 7. 

    The mountain cluster in Krasnaya Polyana is home to all the skiing and wrestling sports.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the mountain cluster in Krasnaya Polyana is not home to all the skiing and wrestling sports. It may be home to some skiing and wrestling sports, but it is not the exclusive location for these activities.

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  • 8. 

    20 sets of medals to be competed for across 7 Olympic sports.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 9. 

    6,000 Olympic athletes and team members hosted in Sochi for the Olympic Winter Games

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that 6,000 Olympic athletes and team members were hosted in Sochi for the Olympic Winter Games. This implies that Sochi was the host city for the games and accommodated a large number of athletes and team members during the event.

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  • 10. 

    Approximately 85 countries will take part in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Approximately 85 countries will take part in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. This means that a large number of countries from around the world will be participating in the games. It shows the global reach and significance of the event, as athletes from various nations come together to compete in winter sports. The participation of 85 countries also highlights the inclusivity and diversity of the Olympic Games, as it provides an opportunity for athletes from different parts of the world to showcase their skills and represent their countries on an international stage.

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  • 11. 

    27,000 volunteers will work at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The correct answer is False because the statement is not true. The number of volunteers mentioned, 27,000, is not accurate for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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  • 12. 

    The leopard, polar bear and dolphin are mascots of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. They were chosen from 11 options by popular vote in 2011.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the mascots of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi were not the leopard, polar bear, and dolphin. The mascots for those games were a polar bear, a hare, and a leopard.

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  • 13. 

    Sochi provides 24 per cent of the volunteers, mostly drawn from the Krosnador region that surrounds the city, while large numbers of volunteers have also been drawn from Moscow, St Petersburg and the Rostov region.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that Sochi provides 24% of the volunteers, mostly from the Krosnador region. It also mentions that large numbers of volunteers are drawn from Moscow, St Petersburg, and the Rostov region. This information confirms that Sochi is indeed a significant source of volunteers, along with other major cities in Russia.

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  • 14. 

    The Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is comprised of 23,000 Russians

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The correct answer is true because the statement clearly states that the Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is comprised of 23,000 Russians. This implies that the team is made up of individuals from Russia, which supports the answer being true.

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