What Did You Know About Henry George
Henry George is an American journalist his writing became popular in the 19th century, Henry was also a political economist, his writing has inspired the economy philosophy known as Georgism, based on the fact that the people should know the value of what they produced, take this quiz on Henry George.
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What is the name of Henry most famous work of 1879?
- A.
The way to Progress
- B.
Progress and Poverty
- C.
Poverty Rules
- D.
Policy of Progress
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B. Progress and PovertyExplanation
"Progress and Poverty" is the correct answer because it is stated as Henry's most famous work of 1879. This suggests that Henry had other works in that year, but "Progress and Poverty" stood out as his most renowned piece.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where was Henry George born?
- A.
Palo Alto
- B.
Philadelphia
- C.
Sunnyvale
- D.
Mountain View
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B. pHiladelpHiaExplanation
Henry George was born in Philadelphia.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the name of Henry George father?
- A.
Patrick O. George
- B.
Anderson S. Goerge
- C.
Peter H. George
- D.
Richard S.H George
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D. Richard S.H George -
- 4.
Which academy did Henry's father sent him?
- A.
Freedom Academy
- B.
Episcopal Academy
- C.
Bayern Academy
- D.
Catholic Academy
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B. Episcopal AcademyExplanation
Henry's father sent him to Episcopal Academy.Rate this question:
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- 5.
George father was a .......................?
- A.
Pastor
- B.
Politician
- C.
Publisher
- D.
Writer
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C. PublisherExplanation
George's father being a publisher means that he is involved in the business of producing and distributing books, magazines, or other printed material. This suggests that George's father may be involved in the media industry, working with authors, editors, and printers to bring written content to the public.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Henry George is the .................. of ten children of his father?
- A.
3rd
- B.
4th
- C.
1st
- D.
2nd
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D. 2ndExplanation
Henry George is the second of ten children of his father.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What age did George formal education ended?
- A.
12
- B.
18
- C.
14
- D.
16
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C. 14Explanation
George's formal education ended at the age of 14.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the name of George wife
- A.
Sarah Miller Theophilus
- B.
Annie Corsina Fox
- C.
Mary Jane George
- D.
Robert Grace
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B. Annie Corsina FoxExplanation
The question is asking for the name of George's wife. Among the given options, "Annie Corsina Fox" is the only name that could potentially be the name of George's wife. Therefore, it is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which year did George became the managing editor of Times?
- A.
1867
- B.
1870
- C.
1876
- D.
1887
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A. 1867 -
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How many children did Henry George have?
- A.
8
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
6
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C. 4Explanation
Henry George had 4 children.Rate this question:
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