A Trivial History Quiz
A Trivial History Quiz

Author: Matthew Stamford

Publisher: Pen Press

Published: 2006-02-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781905203666

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?Built up from a collection of Matthew Stamford favourite historical anecdotes this book will quiz and delight the history lover or those of us like Matthew that left history in school.?Covering subjects such as World War to Politics and Diplomacy this book has something for everyone. ?Covering the popular such as; 'What did Bob Dylan describe as "just an excuse to sell tie-dye"?' or 'What is the origin of the 'v' sign?' to the more obscure, 'Which 20th century British Prime Minister was technically a Mohawk Indian?'.

Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Author: Hugh Chisholm

Publisher:

Published: 1910

Total Pages: 1090

ISBN-13:

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This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.

A History Quiz Trivia Book for the Curious Mind
A History Quiz Trivia Book for the Curious Mind

Author: Bright Quizzes

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-01-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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This book is a gold mine for all lovers of history and general culture. It's filled with fun and informative world history questions that will test and expand your knowledge of this exciting subject. Organized by thematic chapters, which cover a wide range of time periods and topics. You'll find quizzes and trivia about antiquity, empires and kingdoms, wars and conflicts, scientific discoveries and inventions, and the social and cultural movements that have shaped our world. Each question is accompanied by an explanation of the answer, allowing you to discover new things and cultivate yourself while having fun. Whether you are a history buff or just curious, this book is for you. From beginner to expert, you can compete against your friends and family to see who is the most knowledgeable! So don't hesitate any longer, immerse yourself in this history quiz and trivia book and find out everything you didn't know about our world's past!

History Trivia Quiz
History Trivia Quiz

Author: Karina Flynn

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-05-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through time with this captivating History Trivia Quiz book! Perfect for trivia lovers of all levels, "History Trivia Quiz" offers a treasure trove of 600 thought-provoking questions that will challenge and entertain you for hours. Inside, you'll find: ✅ 600 intriguing questions: Each question is crafted to test your knowledge of historical events, figures, and civilizations from around the world. ✅ Engaging variety of topics: From ancient civilizations to modern-day milestones, this book covers a wide range of historical subjects, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. ✅ Fun and educational format: Whether you're quizzing solo, hosting a trivia night with friends, or looking for a family-friendly activity, this book provides the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun together. ✅ Two bonus rounds, in which you can gain extra points by competing with friends or family. ✅ Answers included: Easily check your answers at the end of the book to see how well you've done. Whether you're a history buff looking to test your knowledge or a newcomer eager to learn, this history trivia game is the ultimate companion for anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of human history. It's the perfect

Incredible History Trivia
Incredible History Trivia

Author: Eric Braun

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1512483311

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From famous fascinating quotes to fun facts about food inventions, this title is packed with incredible history-related trivia!

The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book
The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book

Author: Curtis Claytor

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07-13

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9781532049903

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Most of us learn in school about the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and George Washington Carver. But what is the name of the first self-made American woman millionaire? How about the name of the woman who refused to sit in the Jim Crow section of a train that was assigned to blacks in 1883? Or the name of the black man who invented the gas mask and three-signal stoplight? In a fascinating trivia book filled with two thousand multiple-choice educational and entertaining questions in four categories, Curtis Claytor invites others to test and increase their knowledge of black history and celebrate the achievements of not only well-known African Americans but also the lesser known. Black history enthusiasts will learn the answers to a variety of interesting questions like who scored 101 points in the first half of a high school basketball game, in what city the first black-owned television station was established, when the freaks come out according to the Whodini song, and Fred Sanfords middle initial. The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book shares two thousand questions in four categories that help educate anyone interested in learning more about the achievements of African Americans.

The Big Trivia Quiz Book
The Big Trivia Quiz Book

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 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!

American Trivia
American Trivia

Author: Richard Lederer

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1423622782

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Learn fascinating facts about the history, culture, leaders, and heroes of our great nation in this comprehensive volume of U.S. trivia. This land is your land—so you should know a thing or two about it. American Trivia is chock full of fascinating facts, historical riddles, and puzzling quizzes about the people, places, and events that make this nation great. Divided into sections on national origins, presidents, historical figures, and more, this book offers a crash course in essential Americana. In these pages, you will learn the origin of the national anthem, stories about national monuments such as the Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty, fascinating information about the country’s heroes and inventors, and more. As co-authors Richard Lederer and Caroline McCullagh demonstrate, American trivia is anything but trivial.

Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer Ultimate TV Trivia & Quiz Book
Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer Ultimate TV Trivia & Quiz Book

Author: Mental Floss

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1681888491

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Hundreds of little-known trivia facts and dozens of entertaining quizzes inspired by your favorite bingeable TV shows, from the experts at Mental Floss. Impress your friends, family, and coworkers with fascinating facts about favorite TV shows and test your own TV trivia knowledge with dozens of challenging and entertaining quizzes. Did you know... Succession relies on “wealth consultants” to ensure authenticity on how the richest of the rich live? A fan of The Office, after recalling the episode where Steve Carell’s character arranges a (disastrous) CPR training session, successfully performed CPR on an unconscious stranger? Fraggle Rock was the first American TV series broadcast in Russia? Learn the stories behind these obscure TV tidbits and much more! With fun trivia, challenging quizzes, and log pages for your own lists, Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer Ultimate Quiz and Trivia Book will become as indispensable for your next binge-watch as your remote control. DOZENS OF FUN AND CHALLENGING QUIZZES: Test your TV knowledge with quizzes like "Two Degrees Of" your favorite celebrities, and "Match the Quote to the Simpsons Character" TRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 100 TV SHOWS: Get the inside scoop, fascinating facts, and mind-boggling trivia on the greatest shows from the past 20 years, from serious dramas such as Law and Order to seriously funny comedies like Ted Lasso MAKE IT YOUR OWN: Dozens of pages with fill-in lists, such as "Shows I Want to Binge" and "My Favorite TV Quotes" to "Shows I Started but Never Finished" and "My Favorite Shows of All Time"

Lies My Teacher Told Me
Lies My Teacher Told Me

Author: James W. Loewen

Publisher: The New Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1595583262

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Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a more accurate approach to teaching American history.