Social Activism And Personal Life Of Russell Simmons! Trivia Quiz

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Have you read about Russell Simmons or see him in a film? Sure, you would agree he is talented and rich! Russell Simmons is an entrepreneur and filmmaker. He has multiple business interests in music, fashion, and publishing. Right from childhood, he has always known he would be a music star. Here is an awesome quiz about him.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of these universities is associated with him? 

    • A.

      Claremont Lincoln University

    • B.

      Texas Technological University 

    • C.

      Drexel University 

    • D.

      Cloud State University 

    Correct Answer
    A. Claremont Lincoln University
    Explanation
    Claremont Lincoln University is associated with him.

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  • 2. 

    When was he honored with an honorary doctorate degree? 

    • A.

      1998

    • B.

      2014 

    • C.

      2004 

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    C. 2004 
    Explanation
    In 2004, he was honored with an honorary doctorate degree.

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  • 3. 

    When did he start his work as a social activist? 

    • A.

      1999

    • B.

      1991 

    • C.

      2014

    • D.

      1983 

    Correct Answer
    C. 2014
  • 4. 

    When was he honored for his support for the Somaly Mam foundation? 

    • A.

      2013 

    • B.

      2011

    • C.

      2015

    • D.

      2019

    Correct Answer
    B. 2011
    Explanation
    In 2011, he was honored for his support for the Somaly Mam foundation.

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  • 5. 

    When did he produce The Nutty Professor? 

    • A.

      1994 

    • B.

      2003 

    • C.

      1996 

    • D.

      1998

    Correct Answer
    C. 1996 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1996.

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  • 6. 

    When did he receive award for The Nutty Professor? 

    • A.

      1990

    • B.

      1998

    • C.

      1999

    • D.

      1996

    Correct Answer
    B. 1998
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1998 because it is the only option provided that matches the question. The question asks when he received an award for The Nutty Professor, and the only option that corresponds to a year is 1998.

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  • 7. 

    When did he start RushCard? 

    • A.

      2004 

    • B.

      2008

    • C.

      2003

    • D.

      2006

    Correct Answer
    C. 2003
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2003. This means that he started RushCard in the year 2003.

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  • 8. 

    When did he found Rush Philantrophic Arts Foundation? 

    • A.

      1993 

    • B.

      1993

    • C.

      1995

    • D.

      1998

    Correct Answer
    C. 1995
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1995. This means that he founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation in the year 1995.

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  • 9. 

    When did he launch his clothing line? 

    • A.

      1991

    • B.

      1993 

    • C.

      1995

    • D.

      1992

    Correct Answer
    D. 1992
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1992.

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  • 10. 

    When did he sell Phat Farm to the Kellywood Company? 

    • A.

      2005

    • B.

      2003 

    • C.

      2004

    • D.

      2010

    Correct Answer
    C. 2004
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2004. This means that he sold Phat Farm to the Kellywood Company in 2004.

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