How Well Do You Know About The Personal Life Of John D Rockefeller? Trivia Quiz

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    In what year did he obtain his first job?

    • 1850
    • 1840
    • 1855
    • 1860
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Whether you like him or not, he was a business genius who became a great American reference and even a world reference when it comes to ambition and becoming rich. Some people say he was reckless, and he probably was, but nonetheless, he is still a great reference for success. So, what do you know about his personal life? Take our quiz and find out now.

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  • 2. 

    What was his father's ancestry?

    • German/ English

    • French

    • Scottish

    • Russian

    Correct Answer
    A. German/ English
    Explanation
    The correct answer is German/ English because the question is asking about the ancestry of his father, implying that his father had a mixed heritage of German and English.

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  • 3. 

    What did he abstain to all his life?

    • Alcohol and tobacco

    • Sports

    • Eating read meat

    • Drinking beer

    Correct Answer
    A. Alcohol and tobacco
    Explanation
    The person abstained from alcohol and tobacco throughout their entire life. This implies that they did not consume or use these substances at any point.

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  • 4. 

    What well-known University did he found?

    • The University of Chicago

    • UCLA University

    • University of Florida

    • University of Maryland

    Correct Answer
    A. The University of Chicago
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The University of Chicago. This answer is correct because the question is asking about the well-known university that the person in question founded. The University of Chicago is a prestigious and widely recognized institution, known for its academic excellence and contributions to research and education.

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  • 5. 

    Who was he married to?

    • Laura Spelman

    • Sarah Balmain

    • Sarah Spelman

    • Aria Spelman

    Correct Answer
    A. Laura Spelman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Laura Spelman.

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  • 6. 

    How many children does he have?

    • 5

    • 2

    • 1

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
  • 7. 

    In what year did he get his first job?

    • 1855

    • 1856

    • 1857

    • 1860

    Correct Answer
    A. 1855
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1855.

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  • 8. 

    What was his religious obedience?

    • He was a Northern Baptist

    • He was a Catholic

    • He was an atheist

    • He was a luciferian

    Correct Answer
    A. He was a Northern Baptist
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He was a Northern Baptist." This means that the individual practiced the religious beliefs and followed the teachings of the Northern Baptist denomination.

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  • 9. 

    What was his mother's ancestry?

    • Scots-irish

    • German

    • French

    • British

    Correct Answer
    A. Scots-irish
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Scots-Irish. This suggests that the person's mother has ancestry from Scotland and Ireland. The term Scots-Irish refers to the people who migrated from Scotland to Ireland and later to the United States. This group of people played a significant role in the early American history, particularly in the Appalachian region. Therefore, it can be inferred that the person's mother has ancestral roots in Scotland and Ireland.

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    What was his father's advice to him?

    • To trade dishes for plates

    • To never sleep until he got rich

    • Never give up

    • If at first you don't succeed, try and try again

    Correct Answer
    A. To trade dishes for plates
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that his father's advice to him was to trade dishes for plates. This implies that his father believed in making smart and beneficial exchanges, possibly indicating a mindset of seeking better opportunities and maximizing gains. It could also imply a lesson in resourcefulness and the importance of making strategic choices to improve one's situation.

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