Quiz On Egyptian Businessman Mohamed Al Fayed! Trivia Fact Quiz

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Mohamed Al-Fayed was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and He is a businessman. He owns the storied Ritz Paris hotel, he was known for his clashes with the British establishment, which escalated after his son Dodi and Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in 1997. What do you know about the Egyptian Businessman, Mohamed Al-Fayed! Let's find out.

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1.

Which of these is Fayed's original name?
- A.
  
  Mohamed Fare
- B.
  
  Mohamed Fayed
- C.
  
  Mohamed Al-Fayed
- D.
  
  Mohamed Azeez Fayed
Correct Answer
B. Mohamed Fayed

Explanation
The correct answer is Mohamed Fayed. This is because the question is asking for Fayed's original name, and out of the given options, Mohamed Fayed is the only one that does not include any additional names or variations.

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2.

When was Fayed born?
- A.
  
  January 27, 1929
- B.
  
  April 27, 1929
- C.
  
  February 27, 1929
- D.
  
  March 27, 1929
Correct Answer
A. January 27, 1929

Explanation
Fayed was born on January 27, 1929.

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3.

Which of these is Fayed's occupation?
- A.
  
  Philanthropist
- B.
  
  Doctor
- C.
  
  Actor
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
The question is asking about Fayed's occupation, and the answer is "none of the above." This means that Fayed does not have any of the occupations listed, which are philanthropist, doctor, and actor.

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4.

What year did Fayed enter a close relationship with Haitian leader François Duvalier, known as 'Papa Doc' Duvalier, and become interested in the construction of a Fayed-Duvalier oil refinery in Haiti?
- A.
  
  1960
- B.
  
  1961
- C.
  
  1964
- D.
  
  1970
Correct Answer
C. 1964
5.

When did Fayed meet the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid al Makhtoum who entrust Fayed with helping transform Dubai?
- A.
  
  Mid 1960s
- B.
  
  Mid 1970s
- C.
  
  Mid 1950s
- D.
  
  Mid 1980s
Correct Answer
A. Mid 1960s

Explanation
In the mid-1960s, Fayed met the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid al Makhtoum, who entrusted him with the task of helping transform Dubai.

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6.

When did he become a financial adviser to the then Sultan of Brunei Omar Ali Saifuddien III?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  1966
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
B. 1966

Explanation
In 1966, he became a financial adviser to the then Sultan of Brunei Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

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7.

What year did Fayed set up IMS (International Marine Service)
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1960
- C.
  
  1964
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
D. 1968

Explanation
Fayed set up IMS (International Marine Service) in the year 1968.

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8.

Where did Fayed set up IMS (International Marine Services)
- A.
  
  Fujairah
- B.
  
  Dubai
- C.
  
  Al Ain
- D.
  
  Abu Dhabi
Correct Answer
B. Dubai

Explanation
Fayed set up IMS (International Marine Services) in Dubai.

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9.

What year did Fayed buy The Ritz hotel?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1976
- C.
  
  1979
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
C. 1979

Explanation
In 1979, Fayed bought The Ritz hotel.

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10.

How much did Fayed buy The Ritz hotel?
- A.
  
  $25 million
- B.
  
  $34 million
- C.
  
  $20 million
- D.
  
  $30 million
Correct Answer
D. $30 million

Explanation
Fayed bought The Ritz hotel for $30 million.

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