Trivia Facts Quiz: What Do You Know About John D. Rockefeller?

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    When did he die?

    • May 23, 1937
    • May 2, 1938
    • May 12, 1902
    • June 12, 1840
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He was born during the 19th Century, where people were still digging for gold in order to make it. America was getting highly industrialized, so new ways of getting rich started to emerge. Thanks to his good instincts and wise decisions, he became the world's first billionaire. It is not easy to be rich and sustain oneself the way he did, but the fact that he has a legacy that outlived him till this day says a lot about this man. So, what do you know about John Rockefeller? Take our quiz and find out now.

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  • 2. 

    Where is he buried?

    • In Baltimore, Ohio

    • In Detroit, Ohio

    • In Cleveland, Ohio

    • In Manhattan, New York

    Correct Answer
    A. In Cleveland, Ohio
    Explanation
    The correct answer is In Cleveland, Ohio. This answer suggests that the person in question is buried in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • 3. 

    What's the name of the company he founded?

    • BP oIL

    • The Standard Oil Company

    • Exon

    • Enrn

    Correct Answer
    A. The Standard Oil Company
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Standard Oil Company. The question asks for the name of the company that he founded, and out of the given options, The Standard Oil Company is the only one that matches.

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  • 4. 

    When was he born?

    • May 2, 1940

    • May 2, 1829

    • July 8, 1839

    • June 8, 1830

    Correct Answer
    A. July 8, 1839
    Explanation
    The correct answer is July 8, 1839. This is the only option that matches the question "When was he born?" The other options have different dates and do not provide the correct birthdate.

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  • 5. 

    Where was he born?

    • Richford, New York

    • Manhattan, New York

    • Louisiana, New Orleans

    • Berlin, Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Richford, New York
    Explanation
    The person was born in Richford, New York.

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  • 6. 

    What's his political party?

    • Republican

    • Democrat

    • Christian democrat

    • Centrist

    Correct Answer
    A. Republican
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Republican. This suggests that the person in question belongs to the Republican political party.

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  • 7. 

    Who was he married to?

    • Laura Spelman

    • Mary Curie

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    • Maria Spelman

    Correct Answer
    A. Laura Spelman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Laura Spelman. This can be inferred from the given options, where Laura Spelman is the only name that is mentioned in relation to the question "Who was he married to?". Therefore, it can be concluded that Laura Spelman is the person he was married to.

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  • 8. 

    Wat's his net worth in 2018 dollars?

    • 120 billion dollars

    • 620 billion dollars

    • 500 billion dollars

    • 409 billion dollars

    Correct Answer
    A. 409 billion dollars
  • 9. 

    How many children did he have?

    • 3

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
  • 10. 

    What contribution did his foundation have to modern medecine, especially in America?

    • The eradication of malaria in the South

    • The flue vaccin

    • The eradication of the black death

    • The near-eradication of hookworm and yellow fever

    Correct Answer
    A. The near-eradication of hookworm and yellow fever
    Explanation
    The foundation made a significant contribution to modern medicine, particularly in America, by playing a crucial role in the near-eradication of hookworm and yellow fever. This suggests that the foundation implemented effective measures and strategies to control and reduce the prevalence of these diseases, leading to a significant improvement in public health. However, it is important to note that the question does not provide complete information about the foundation or its specific contributions, so this explanation is based on the given answer choice.

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