The Spinifex Quiz Book
Who invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.
1993 | ISBN 9781875559152 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 113 pp
Who invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.
1993 | ISBN 9781875559152 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 113 pp
Who invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.
1993 | ISBN 9781875559152 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 113 pp
Awards
1993, Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing
Reviews
‘It should be compulsory reading in every year 10 class.’
–Alison Coates, ABC Radio
‘The Spinifex Quiz Book is funny, instructive, entertaining, and inspiring … use it alone or in school. I recommend it wholeheartedly.’
–Senta Trömel-Plötz, Virginia
Table of Contents
Introduction
Science and Spirit
Questions
Answers
Herstory
Questions
Answers
Lives
Questions
Answers
Time and Place
Questions
Answers
Ideology
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Answers
Sport and Culture
Questions
Answers
Sources
Index