Quiz on Famous People

Contents: Preface. 1. Great artists. 2. Great explorers. 3. Notable inventors and discoverers. 4. Famous philosophers. 5. Famous psychologists and sociologists. 6. Renowned writers and authors. 7. Famous sportspersons. 8. Great leaders and politicians. 9. Blue-blooded royalty. 10. Great musicians. 11. Famous film personalities. 12. Notable awardees. 13. Miscellaneous. Answers.

"This book in the quiz series focuses on famous people who have etched themselves through their work, philosophy or actions, a mark on the world. The content of the book is comprehensive, and the questions include cover a wide range of people from diverse fields, be it politics, sports, entertainment, the arts, literature, historical personages, business, science, etc. Every attempt has been made to make the book quite compendious, and a conscientious effort has been made to include people from almost every field of human endeavour. The book seeks to not only add to the readers\' knowledge, but also encourage them to embark on a journey of discovery, by seeking more information on more famous people, who have not been include within the book\'s scope. Exhaustive and insightful, it is hoped that the book is well-liked by the readers. Further suggestions to improve upon the matter incorporated within the book is most welcome." (jacket)