The History and Evolution of Skiing

What evidence suggests that skiing is an ancient activity?

• Ancient texts describing skiing techniques

• Old maps showing ski routes

• Old photographs of people skiing

• 5,000-year-old rock paintings and ancient skis

Why was skiing not a popular sport initially?

• It was considered dangerous

• It was only for the elite

• It required hiking up mountains

• It was too expensive

Which invention helped make skiing more accessible in the 1930s?

• Snowmobiles

• Ski lifts

• Snowshoes

• Ice skates

What event in the 1950s significantly boosted skiing's popularity?

• The introduction of ski schools

• The creation of indoor ski slopes

• The invention of snowboards

• Television broadcasts of ski events

What is a notable fact about the inventor of skiing?

• The inventor is well-documented in history

• The inventor was a famous athlete

• The inventor's identity is unknown

• The inventor was a king