The Complete Olympic Games Quiz Book

by Martin Greensill

Author	: Martin Greensill
Publisher	: Lulu.com
Total Pages	: 280
Release	: 2012-08-20
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1291060154

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Containing 1700 questions on many aspects of both the Summer and Winter Olympics, The Complete Olympic Games Quiz Book provides a comprehensive resource that can be used in various ways, such as testing family and friends or forming the basis of a more formal quiz. The book covers the entire history of the modern Olympics, from Athens 1896 to London 2012, and includes questions on all the sports that have featured at these Games. There are also two multiple choice sections on numbers and two chapters of 'mixed bag' questions which, among other things, bring out the quirky side of the Olympics through a variety of trivia teasers. Including over 150 questions on London 2012, the book builds into a challenging but stimulating test of sporting knowledge and should provide hours of entertainment for fans of quizzes and the Olympics.

The Olympic Games Quiz Book

by Vijaya Khandurie

Author	: Vijaya Khandurie
Publisher	: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages	: 176
Release	: 2016-01-01
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 8184301626

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This book; in the form of quizzes; is the story about a culture that started in 776 BC until 1169 years later when in 393 AD the Ancient Olympic Games were terminated all of a sudden by an Emperor known as Theodosius I; but revived in 1896 AD by a 30-year old French aristocrat known as Baron Pierre de Coubertin; the father of the Modern Olympic Games. This sporting culture in the form of the Modern Olympic Games is still continuing since 1896 and in the form of the XXX Olympiad is again appearing in London from 27 July 212; in which thousands of best athletes in the world will inspire millions of people across the world to towards fitness; peace and international brotherhood. This exhaustive quiz book is meant to create awareness among the students; teachers and the mass about the various sports that are included in the Olympic programme. A must read book for all the sports-lover ! Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.

The Complete Indian Sports Quiz Book

by Vijayan Bala

Author	: Vijayan Bala
Publisher	: Roli Books Private Limited
Total Pages	: 499
Release	: 2017-04-19
Genre	: Games & Activities
ISBN	: 9351941469

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Did you know Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer in the world to be given out by the third umpire? Did you know that the Khadilkar sisters – Rohini, Vasanthi and Jayashree – dominated the national women’s chess scene in India from 1974 to 1984? Did you know the Indian Women’s Hockey team qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics after 36 years? With more than 2000 questions, fascinating facts about your sports stars and trivia about some of your favourite games, come discover the world of Indian sports with this highly entertaining and informative book for sports fans and quizzers.

The Mammoth Quiz Book

by Nick Holt

Author	: Nick Holt
Publisher	: Robinson
Total Pages	: 882
Release	: 2013-08-22
Genre	: Games & Activities
ISBN	: 1472106229

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A comprehensive category killer, with over 6,000 varied questions on every topic imaginable - as well as some you might not imagine. The 400 quizzes are a mixture of general knowledge and specialist rounds all aimed at the popular pub or society quiz market on science and technology; nature and the universe; human geography; history; life as we know it; arts and culture; sports and games; popular culture; celebrities and trivia. The questions are up-to-date, interesting and, unlike much of the competition, accurate.

A Quirky Quiz Book

by Anthony John Lowes

Author	: Anthony John Lowes
Publisher	: AuthorHouse
Total Pages	: 122
Release	: 2006-09-07
Genre	: Games & Activities
ISBN	: 1467010243

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This Book is a collection of Quizzes on a wide range of topics. There are Quizzes on Sport (including Cricket, Golf, Horse Racing and Football), Literature, Nature, Geography, the Human Body, Current Affairs, Shakespeare, Mythology, Music, America, World Wars One and Two,Beers of the World, and Academy Awards, amongst others. There are fifty Quizzes, each with fifteen questions, set to a challenging but (if you know a little about each topic, fair) standard. It is intended that there should be Quizzes to interest a wide range of readers, whatever their interests.

What Are the Summer Olympics?

by Gail Herman

Author	: Gail Herman
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 114
Release	: 2016-03-22
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 0399542906

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Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.

The Big Trivia Quiz Book

by DK

Author	: DK
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 524
Release	: 2020-08-04
Genre	: Games & Activities
ISBN	: 0744036887

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Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won't be able to put it down!

The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book

by Suvam Pal

Author	: Suvam Pal
Publisher	: Harper Collins
Total Pages	: 234
Release	: 2012-06-27
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 9350294885

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The Olympics are much more than 'citius, altius, fortius' (faster, higher, stronger). They are a canvas on which myriad moments of grit and glory are drawn, and ballads of human endurance, perseverance, comebacks and heartbreaks are writ.The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book celebrates the indomitable spirit and optimism of the Greatest Show on Earth through quizzes and factoids that encapsulate some of the most fascinating tales of success and failure, and those never-seen-before-or-after moments.From the ancient Olympiads to Coubertin's modern Games; from the lesser-known facts about the Winter Games to India's icons and forgotten heroes, this book has all the answers to every question you might have about the Olympics.

The Ultimate Quiz Book for Seniors

by Rehannah Mian

Author	: Rehannah Mian
Publisher	: Rehannah Mian
Total Pages	: 56
Release	: 2020-07-24
Genre	: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN	: 0992929563

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Get quizzing with the ultimate quiz book for people aged 65+ By far the generation with the best general knowledge. Why not test this out by using this book to test yourself against the younger generations, or your friends. You'll be surprised at how much knowledge you actually have! The questions are specifically designed to suit people of all interests - with specific attention to the 1930s and 40s and 50s eras. Answer questions about popular song sport, geography, history, maths, general knowledge, films, nursery rhymes, and literature. There are also special brain training questions in there too - questions that have several answers, which everyone can enjoy, as you try to come up with all the possible answers. There are questions in this book that suit all people of all abilities.