The document appears to be a quiz about astronomy and space topics. It includes 20 multiple choice questions about astronomical concepts, discoveries, figures, and events. Some of the questions reference specific people, places, missions, and works related to the history of astronomy and space exploration.
Quiztronomy 2013 - the annual Astronomy flavoured quizRohan
Quiztronomy is the annual astronomy flavoured quiz organised by the Astronomy club of College of Engineering Pune in association with BCQC.
Link to Mains - Infinite Bounce round: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_uVh3L1xDwUbk92Skp3dlJzVEU/edit?usp=sharing
Quiztronomy 2013 Results and Report: http://notesandstones.blogspot.in/2013/03/quiztronomy-report.html
Horizons (Prelims with Answers) - Astronomy Quiz - IIITDMJ2018Arnav Deep
This is the Prelims (with answers) of Horizons. For the finals, please find "Horizons (Finals) - Astronomy Quiz - IIITDMJ2018".
Visit Page for more: https://www.facebook.com/astronomyclub.iiitdmj
Horizons was an Astronomy Quiz conducted by the Astronomy and Physics Society on 6 November 2018. The Quiz Masters are Arnav Deep and Aditya Baurai, members of the Astronomy Club.
Quiztronomy 2013 - the annual Astronomy flavoured quizRohan
Quiztronomy is the annual astronomy flavoured quiz organised by the Astronomy club of College of Engineering Pune in association with BCQC.
Link to Mains - Infinite Bounce round: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_uVh3L1xDwUbk92Skp3dlJzVEU/edit?usp=sharing
Quiztronomy 2013 Results and Report: http://notesandstones.blogspot.in/2013/03/quiztronomy-report.html
Horizons (Prelims with Answers) - Astronomy Quiz - IIITDMJ2018Arnav Deep
This is the Prelims (with answers) of Horizons. For the finals, please find "Horizons (Finals) - Astronomy Quiz - IIITDMJ2018".
Visit Page for more: https://www.facebook.com/astronomyclub.iiitdmj
Horizons was an Astronomy Quiz conducted by the Astronomy and Physics Society on 6 November 2018. The Quiz Masters are Arnav Deep and Aditya Baurai, members of the Astronomy Club.
Space Pub Quiz #2 — THE ANSWERS – The Contenders Strike Back – Vis Viva – Fe...Society Vis Viva
Given the great success of our previous space pub quiz, we hosted round two of the event! Previously we posted the questions—here we have added the answers!
You can find a questions-only version here:
http://www.slideshare.net/visviva/space-pub-quiz-2-the-contenders-strike-back-vis-viva-february-12-2014-31286895
Check out the slides of the first edition here:
http://www.slideshare.net/visviva/the-questions-26374259
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Questions by:
Ajay Prasad, Saish Sridharan, Frederik Bräuer
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Brainstorm'22 General Quiz Finals - BITS Goa Quiz Club | QM: Amogh DharmavaramBITS Goa Quiz Club
From Salman Rushdie to Lalit Modi, a crazy world we live in! BITS Goa Quiz Club, as part of Brainstorm'22, presents
General Quiz, a quiz that offers you the opportunity to show off that gen.IQ you've always had!!
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Space Pub Quiz #2 — THE ANSWERS – The Contenders Strike Back – Vis Viva – Fe...Society Vis Viva
Given the great success of our previous space pub quiz, we hosted round two of the event! Previously we posted the questions—here we have added the answers!
You can find a questions-only version here:
http://www.slideshare.net/visviva/space-pub-quiz-2-the-contenders-strike-back-vis-viva-february-12-2014-31286895
Check out the slides of the first edition here:
http://www.slideshare.net/visviva/the-questions-26374259
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Questions by:
Ajay Prasad, Saish Sridharan, Frederik Bräuer
Follow us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyVisViva
Brainstorm'22 General Quiz Finals - BITS Goa Quiz Club | QM: Amogh DharmavaramBITS Goa Quiz Club
From Salman Rushdie to Lalit Modi, a crazy world we live in! BITS Goa Quiz Club, as part of Brainstorm'22, presents
General Quiz, a quiz that offers you the opportunity to show off that gen.IQ you've always had!!
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitsgoaquizclub/
Our quizzes: https://linktr.ee/bitsgoaquizclub
This quiz was organized by Odyssey - The Astronomy Club, IIT Gandhinagar open for all students of the institute on the ocassion of 68th Republic Day of India
This is the India Quiz I conducted along with Rajenki Das for Thapar Quizzing Club, Literary Society on 1st February, 2016. This quiz has 60 questions along with two buffer questions in the end.
The elimination round of the 2013 edition of the Annual Astronomy flavoured Quiz conducted by the COEP Astronomy Club, and the Boat Club Quiz Club (BCQC), Pune
The Space Quiz conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 6th October 2023 as a part of the International Space Week. Based on amazing facts and fundas related to space, the above set contains questions from the entire quiz.
Space Pub Quiz #2 - The Contenders Strike Back - Vis Viva - February 12, 2014Society Vis Viva
Given the great success of our previous space pub quiz, we hosted round two of the event!
Would you have known the answers? We will post them later.
Check out the slides of the first edition here:
http://www.slideshare.net/visviva/the-questions-26374259
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Questions by:
Ajay Prasad, Saish Sridharan, Frederik Bräuer
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The Final Round of Focii 2020 Science and Technology General Quiz held as part of Teknos 2020 in Department of Electronics, CUSAT held on 18th January 2020
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Here is a listing of some of my popular presentations. They are all highly visual and do not assume any prior knowledge of the subject.
"The most inspiring lecture we have ever ha
This is a listing of some of my popular space presentations. They are highly visual and do not assume prior knowledge of the subject. They are entertaining as well as informative.
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
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Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
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This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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2. Qn#1 Let’s start with easy stuff. Which is the closest star to the Earth?
3. Qn#2 In Sesame Street season 29, Slimey the undertook a 6-week journey into space. Slimey was accepted by WASA, or the Worm's Air and Space Agency, as part of the lunar program. He then trained rigorously to become an astroworm and was finally chosen as part of the mission's international crew, showing viewers that practice makes perfect. Now the question, what is WASA a parody of?
6. Qn#5 X and Y were the sons of Ares and Aphrodite. X is the Greek god of fear. The word phobia is derived from his name. Y is the Greek god of terror. Words like demon come from his name. Identify X and Y. What is the relevance of this question in this quiz?
7. Qn#6 This book’s main characters are George, Eric, Annie, Dr. G. Reeper (or Greeper), and Cosmos, the world's most powerful computer. Cosmos can draw windows allowing people to look into outer space, as well as doors which act as portals allowing travel into outer space. The book was authored by the lady on the right with her father. Identify her and her father
8. Qn#7 This photograph shows the father of the Indian space program taking rocket parts on his bicycle. Identify him.
9. Qn#8 The explorer on the right lends his name to these irregular shaped dwarf galaxies visible from the Southern Hemisphere which are a part of our local group. Identify the explorer.
10. Qn#9 ___X___ is the brightest star in the night sky. With a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46, it is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star. ____ is also known colloquially as the "___(Y)_____", reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Big Dog). The heliacal rising of __(X)___ marked the flooding of the Nile in Ancient Egypt and the "Dog Days" of summer for the Ancient Greeks, while to the Polynesians it marked winter and was an important star for navigation around the Pacific Ocean. What is X and Y?
12. Qn#11 It reads "Here, where stood the house of Domenico Maria Novara, professor of the ancient Studium of Bologna._______________, the Polish mathematician and astronomer who would revolutionize concepts of the universe, conducted brilliant celestial observations with his teacher in 1497–1500. Placed on the 5th centenary of [_________'] birth by the City, the University, the Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna, the Polish Academy of Sciences. 1473 - 1973." Fill up the blanks.
13. Qn#12 This is the 90 foot high samratyantra , which you can find in the JaipurJantarMantar. What does it serve as?
15. Qn#14 This is called the HR diagram. What does HR stand for?
16. Qn#15 If Mark Twain was born when Halley ’s Comet went by Earth and he died when it returned the next time, how long did he live?
17. Qn#16 New Yorkers Noah Fulmor (fourth from left), Erin Finnegan, and their dozen guests spent U.S. $60,000 to become the first couple to wed under ___ conditions? (This is some Boeing flight btw)
21. Qn#20 The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) was a year-long celebration of astronomy that took place in 2009 to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the first recorded astronomical observations by whom?
22. Qn#21 Which Shakespeare play is staged in the Globe theatre every year on June 21st 9:00 pm? And what is special about the date?
23. Qn#22 If US astronauts are called …er… astronauts and Russian astronauts are called cosmonauts, then what are Chinese astronauts called?
24. Qn#23 Who is credited with building the first ever reflecting telescope?
25. Qn#24 X is the smallest identified dwarf planet in the solar system and the only one in the asteroid belt. For half of the 19th century, it was classified as the eighth planet. It is named after X, the Roman goddess of growing plants, the harvest, and motherly love. Y is metal with atomic number 58 and is named after X. Identify X and Y.
28. Qn#27 Complete the 2 blanks from this prize winning essay in a student essay writing competition. And what is this thing doing in an astroquiz?I used to live in an orphanage. It was dark and cold and lonely. At night, I looked up at the sparkly sky and felt better. I dreamed I could fly there. In America, I can make all my dreams come true. Thank you for the ______ and the _______. — Sofi Collis, age 9
29. Qn28 Identify this device once used to measure angular distances between stars. They are little used today, having been replaced over time by transit telescopes, astrometry techniques, and satellites such as Hipparcos.
30. Qn29 These are lines from the very famous ‘The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Which astronomical phenomenon is described in these lines?The upper air burst into life! And a hundred fire-flags sheen, To and fro they were hurried about! And to and fro, and in and out, The wan stars danced betweenAnd the coming wind did roar more loud, And the sails did sigh like sedge; And the rain poured down from one black cloud; The Moon was at its edge
31. Qn#30 Identify any 2. And what has the man in the middle presented to the other 2 men?
38. Qn#37 In 2006, it was rechristened the name ‘134340’. But due to protests and requests its name became ‘134340 X’ where X is what it was known as before 2006. What is X?
39. Qn#38 Identify the constellation in the middle (the one with the name blanked out).
40. Qn#39 The Indian satellite launch centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, located about 100 km north of Chennai in South India, was renamed the _______ Space Centre after this guy. What is his name?
41. Qn#40 Identify the man presenting in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EyAKFi3_Xg
42. Qn#41 When the blazing sun is gone,When he nothing shines upon,Then you show your little light,Then the traveller in the dark,Thanks you for your tiny spark,He could not see which way to go,If you did not twinkle so.As your bright and tiny spark,Lights the traveller in the dark,—Though I know not what you are,In the dark blue sky you keep,And often through my curtains peep,For you never shut your eye,Till the sun is in the sky.____ _____ _____ _______.Just tell me the first stanza.