1928 Winter Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1928-winter-olympics

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official designation?II Olympic Winter Games
2. What is the host location?St. Moritz, Switzerland
3. What were the 1928 Winter Olympics and where were they held?They were the first true Winter Olympics, held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, from February 11 to 19, 1928.
4. Why were the 1928 Winter Olympics important?They were the first Winter Games to be held as a standalone event, separate from the Summer Games, giving winter sports their own equal status.

International Olympic Committee (IOC): The global governing body responsible for organizing and overseeing the Olympic Games.
Multi-sport Event: A competition that features a variety of different sports and athletic disciplines.
Meteorological Challenges: Difficulties or problems caused by weather conditions.