How Much Do You Know About John D Rockefeller? Trivia Questions

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    How many children did he have with his wife?

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    • 6
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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.

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  • 2. 

    What's his political party?

    • Democrat

    • Centrist

    • Republican

    • Communist

    Correct Answer
    A. Republican
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Republican. This suggests that the person being referred to is affiliated with the Republican political party.

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  • 3. 

    What was his first job in 1855?

    • He was a broker

    • He was a salesman

    • He was a bookkeeper

    • He was a debt collector

    Correct Answer
    A. He was a bookkeeper
  • 4. 

    How old was he when he died?

    • 97

    • 90

    • 89

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 97
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    How many universities did he found?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    What's his wife's first name?

    • Anna

    • Laura

    • Judith

    • Emma

    Correct Answer
    A. Laura
  • 7. 

    In what year was he born?

    • 1820

    • 1840

    • 1940

    • 1839

    Correct Answer
    A. 1839
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    In what year did he die?

    • 1950

    • 1945

    • 1932

    • 1937

    Correct Answer
    A. 1937
  • 9. 

    In what state was he born?

    • New York

    • Dallas

    • Ohio

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is New York. This suggests that the person being referred to was born in the state of New York.

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  • 10. 

    What's the origin of his name?

    • Germany

    • Scotland

    • England

    • Ukraine

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
    Explanation
    The origin of his name is Germany.

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