New stadium for 1956 Winter games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; bishop dedicates

New stadium for 1956 Winter games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; bishop dedicates

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video introduces the new stadium for the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, set against the Northeast Mountains. It highlights Cortina D'Ampezzo as the host town, known for its winter sports heritage. The stadium, dedicated by the Bishop of Brassanone, features 12,000 seats and Europe's largest ice rink. The video also previews the thrilling ice hockey competitions and ski races that will take place, inviting the world to Italy's winter wonderland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature frames the new stadium for the Winter Olympic Games?

Italy's Western Plains

Italy's Southern Beaches

Italy's Northeast Mountains

Italy's Central Forests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which town, known for its winter sports, will host the Winter Olympic Games?

Turin

Milan

Cortina D'Ampezzo

Rome

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the Olympic events in Cortina D'Ampezzo begin?

Mid-February

Late January

Early January

Early March

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the ice rink in the new stadium?

It is the newest in Europe

It is the oldest in Europe

It is the largest in Europe

It is the smallest in Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sport will thrill onlookers almost daily during the Olympics?

Ice Hockey

Bobsledding

Figure Skating

Ski Jumping