How Much Do You Know About John D Rockefeller? Trivia Questions
He is considered as the world's first titan and billionaire. He was considered the world's richest man. Some say that his wealth was not the result of hard work and dedication alone; he had to steal and hurt some people as well. Whether it is true or not, his name is still known today and synonymous with success. So, what do you know about him? Take our quiz and find out now.
- 1.
In what year was he born?
- A.
1820
- B.
1840
- C.
1940
- D.
1839
Correct Answer
D. 1839Explanation
The correct answer is 1839 because it is the only option that falls within a reasonable range for a person's birth year. The other options are too early or too late to be plausible.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year did he die?
- A.
1950
- B.
1945
- C.
1932
- D.
1937
Correct Answer
D. 1937 -
- 3.
How old was he when he died?
- A.
97
- B.
90
- C.
89
- D.
100
Correct Answer
A. 97Explanation
The correct answer is 97 because it is the only option that matches the question "How old was he when he died?" The other options are not relevant to the question and do not provide any information about the age at which he died.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many children did he have with his wife?
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 5Explanation
The answer is 5 because it states that he had children with his wife, implying that the number of children is referring to the offspring he had specifically with his wife.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many universities did he found?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
The correct answer is 2 because the question asks about the number of universities that he founded, and the answer states that he founded 2 universities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What's his wife's first name?
- A.
Anna
- B.
Laura
- C.
Judith
- D.
Emma
Correct Answer
B. Laura -
- 7.
In what state was he born?
- A.
New York
- B.
Dallas
- C.
Ohio
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
A. New YorkExplanation
The given correct answer is New York. This suggests that the person being referred to was born in the state of New York.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What's his political party?
- A.
Democrat
- B.
Centrist
- C.
Republican
- D.
Communist
Correct Answer
C. RepublicanExplanation
The correct answer is Republican. This suggests that the person being referred to is affiliated with the Republican political party.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What's the origin of his name?
- A.
Germany
- B.
Scotland
- C.
England
- D.
Ukraine
Correct Answer
A. GermanyExplanation
The origin of his name is Germany.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was his first job in 1855?
- A.
He was a broker
- B.
He was a salesman
- C.
He was a bookkeeper
- D.
He was a debt collector
Correct Answer
C. He was a bookkeeper -
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