Charity By Bill Gates! Trivia Facts Quiz
Bill Gates is known popularly in the world as the owner of Microsoft. He started Microsoft with Paul Allen while at Harvard University. For several years, Bill Gates is rated as the wealthiest man in the world. He is also known as a philanthropist and humanitarian. He has been credited a lot of times for donations for the prevention of polio.
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Where was he born and raised?
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Seattle
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Pasadena
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Illinois
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Los Angeles
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A. SeattleExplanation
The correct answer is Seattle because it is mentioned in the question "Where was he born and raised?" and Seattle is one of the options provided.Rate this question:
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When did he launch Microsoft?
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1976
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1975
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1988
- D.
1983
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B. 1975Explanation
Microsoft was launched in 1975.Rate this question:
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Where did he start Microsoft?
- A.
Seattle
- B.
Illinois
- C.
Honolulu
- D.
Albuquerque
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D. AlbuquerqueExplanation
The correct answer is Albuquerque. This suggests that the person in question started Microsoft in Albuquerque.Rate this question:
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When did he step down as the chief executive officer of Microsoft?
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January 2003
- B.
January 2000
- C.
September 2010
- D.
June 2009
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B. January 2000Explanation
The correct answer is January 2000. This means that he stepped down as the chief executive officer of Microsoft in January 2000.Rate this question:
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When did he resume full-time work at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
- A.
January 2003
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September 2004
- C.
June 2006
- D.
March 2011
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C. June 2006Explanation
The correct answer is June 2006. This suggests that he resumed full-time work at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in June 2006.Rate this question:
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When was Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation established?
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2003
- B.
2006
- C.
2010
- D.
2009
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B. 2006Explanation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was established in 2000.Rate this question:
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When did he step down as the chairman of Microsoft?
- A.
2014
- B.
2010
- C.
2016
- D.
2008
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A. 2014Explanation
The correct answer is 2014. This is the year when he stepped down as the chairman of Microsoft.Rate this question:
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When was the first time he would appear in the forbes list of wealthy men?
- A.
1987
- B.
1988
- C.
1981
- D.
1981
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A. 1987Explanation
The first time he would appear on the Forbes list of wealthy men was in 1987.Rate this question:
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When was the first time he was declared the wealthiest person in the world?
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1995
- B.
1993
- C.
1993
- D.
1991
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A. 1995Explanation
In 1995, he was declared the wealthiest person in the world.Rate this question:
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When was his foundation declared the largest private charity ?
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1983
- B.
1982
- C.
1991
- D.
1997
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D. 1997Explanation
In 1997, his foundation was declared the largest private charity.Rate this question:
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