1.
Why were two cauldrons lit with the Olympic Flame at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer
B. 2nd Olympics For Innsbruck
Explanation
The correct answer is "2nd Olympics For Innsbruck". This suggests that two cauldrons were lit with the Olympic Flame at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics because it was the second time that Innsbruck hosted the Olympics.
2.
Who created the signature image of the 1976 Innsbruck Games in winning the downhill gold medal?
Correct Answer
C. Franz Klammer
Explanation
Franz Klammer is the correct answer because he not only won the downhill gold medal at the 1976 Innsbruck Games, but he also created the signature image of the event. This suggests that Klammer was not only a talented athlete but also had artistic abilities or a creative vision to design the image associated with the Games.
3.
Who was the goalie of the Soviet Union team that won the Ice Hockey gold medal at the 1976 Olympics?
Correct Answer
A. Vladislav Tretiak
Explanation
Vladislav Tretiak was the goalie of the Soviet Union team that won the Ice Hockey gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.
4.
In what sport did the U.S. win two of its three gold medals at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer
D. Speed Skating
Explanation
The U.S. won two out of its three gold medals in Speed Skating at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics.
5.
In the 1976 Winter Olympics, Bill Koch became the first American to ever medal in what sport?
Correct Answer
B. Cross-Country Skiing
Explanation
Bill Koch became the first American to ever medal in Cross-Country Skiing in the 1976 Winter Olympics. This means that he won a medal in this sport, which involves skiing across long distances and varied terrains. It is significant because it marked a milestone for American athletes in this particular sport, showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness on an international stage.
6.
Who won three medals at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics to lead all Americans?
Correct Answer
D. Sheila Young
Explanation
Sheila Young won three medals at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, which led all Americans.
7.
Which country finished second in medals at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer
B. East Germany
Explanation
East Germany finished second in medals at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking for the country that finished second, and East Germany is one of the options provided.
8.
Who won the gold medal in ice dancing in its Olympic debut at the 1976 Innsbruck Games?
Correct Answer
A. Lyudmila Pakhomova / Aleksandr Gorshkov
Explanation
Lyudmila Pakhomova and Aleksandr Gorshkov won the gold medal in ice dancing in its Olympic debut at the 1976 Innsbruck Games.
9.
At the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Games which country name appeared for the last time at an Olympics?
Correct Answer
A. Republic of China
Explanation
The correct answer is Republic of China. The Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, appeared for the last time at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Games. After that, the People's Republic of China, which is based in mainland China, took over the representation of China in the Olympics. This change occurred due to the political situation between the two Chinas and the recognition of the People's Republic of China as the legitimate government of China by the International Olympic Committee.
10.
Kathy Kreiner's Giant Slalom win stopped who from sweeping the alpine skiing events at the 1976 Olympics?
Correct Answer
B. Rosi Mittermaier
Explanation
Kathy Kreiner's Giant Slalom win prevented Rosi Mittermaier from winning all the alpine skiing events at the 1976 Olympics.