Finland at the 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/finland-at-the-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.

Autonomous Grand Duchy: A historical political status where a territory possessed significant self-governance while remaining under the sovereignty of a larger empire.
Athletics: A broad category of competitive physical activities, including running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.
Nordic Skiing: A discipline of skiing characterized by the use of free-heel bindings, encompassing cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined.
National Olympic Committee: The organization responsible for developing and protecting the Olympic Movement within their respective country.