The Olympic Games Quiz Book

The Olympic Games Quiz Book

Author: Vijaya Khandurie

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 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 Olympic Games Quiz Book

The Complete Olympic Games Quiz Book

Author: Martin Greensill

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-08-20

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 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 Mammoth Quiz Book

The Mammoth Quiz Book

Author: Nick Holt

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2013-08-22

Total Pages: 882

ISBN-13: 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.


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!


What Are the Summer Olympics?

What Are the Summer Olympics?

Author: Gail Herman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-03-22

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 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 Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book

The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book

Author: Suvam Pal

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2012-06-27

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 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.


Hour of the Olympics

Hour of the Olympics

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 037589473X

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will she get herself—and Jack—into Olympic-size trouble? Find out in Hour of the Olympics. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures


Collins Sports Quiz Book

Collins Sports Quiz Book

Author: Collins

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 0007502362

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Over 2000 questions in 100 quizzes that will test your knowledge of sports to breaking point. Specially designed for e-readers, with easy-to-navigate question and answer sections.


Soccer Trivia

Soccer Trivia

Author: Jon Marthaler

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1680772813

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Test your knowledge about the beautiful game, the world's most popular sport and one that's making new fans in the United States every day. The title features informative sidebars, a trivia quiz, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.


The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book

The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book

Author: Chris Cowlin

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2011-06-16

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1908382805

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What does the average human head weigh? From where in the United Kingdom did the Titanic set off on her maiden voyage? Can you name the manager who took charge of the England football team in 1977? In which year did the United Kingdom first win the Eurovision Song Contest with Sandie Shaw's ‘Puppet on a String'? If you can answer these questions and more like them, then The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book is for you. You’ll never realise how much you don’t know until you have dipped inside this book and tried to answer the 250 questions, designed to test your knowledge on a broad range of subjects. Packed with fascinating facts, this book aims to be educational as well as fun and is an easy way to learn. So whether you want to test yourself against the kids or broaden your general knowledge in time for the next pub quiz, this book is a must have for all ages.