Economics Trivia
Match the Economics terms with the correct meanings.
- 1.
What was Disneyland Paris called originally?
- A.
Euro-Disney
- B.
Disneyland France
- C.
Disney's Palace
- D.
Disney East
Correct Answer
A. Euro-Disney -
- 2.
Dieter Zetsche is the CEO of what company in 2006?
- A.
Ford
- B.
Daimler-Chrysler
- C.
IBM
- D.
GM
Correct Answer
B. Daimler-Chrysler -
- 3.
Steve Covey wrote what popular business book?
- A.
7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
- B.
12 Habits Of Christmas
- C.
7 Habits Of Happy Ceos
- D.
7 Hobbies Of Highly Lazy People
Correct Answer
A. 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People -
- 4.
A Trinitron is a TV made by what mega-company?
- A.
Disney
- B.
Panasonic
- C.
Sony
- D.
Microsoft
Correct Answer
C. Sony -
- 5.
Who did German company ABB Ltd. sell its financing business to?
- A.
G.E.
- B.
GM
- C.
Ford
- D.
Citigroup
Correct Answer
A. G.E. -
- 6.
What country was the 2002 UN World Summit of Sustainable Development held in?
- A.
Belgium
- B.
South Africa
- C.
Australia
- D.
United States
Correct Answer
B. South Africa -
- 7.
What governmental department keeps track of U.S. construction spending?
- A.
Commerce Department
- B.
Federal Reserve
- C.
Justice Department
- D.
Treasury Department
Correct Answer
A. Commerce Department -
- 8.
Which aerospace manufacturer was in negotiations with its machinists in 2002?
- A.
Delta
- B.
United Airlines
- C.
Boeing
- D.
NASA
Correct Answer
C. Boeing -
- 9.
In 2002, bankruptcy courts blocked the sale of what internet company?
- A.
Napster
- B.
Msn
- C.
Yahoo
- D.
AOL
Correct Answer
A. Napster -
- 10.
What state went to court to block the sale of the Hershey Company?
- A.
Michigan
- B.
Californian
- C.
Pennsylvania
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
C. Pennsylvania -
- 11.
What does the Hershey Trust benefit?
- A.
Oompa Loompas
- B.
A Research Center For Childhood Diseases
- C.
A Home For The Elderly
- D.
A School For Orphans
Correct Answer
D. A School For Orphans -
- 12.
What food company could be sold for as much as 15 billion dollars?
- A.
McDonald's
- B.
Coca Cola
- C.
Burger King
- D.
Hershey
Correct Answer
D. Hershey -
- 13.
What company did Roche Co. sell it's vitamin business to?
- A.
D-S-M
- B.
Gm
- C.
Ge
- D.
Disney
Correct Answer
A. D-S-M -
- 14.
What country is the chemical company D-S-M located in?
- A.
England
- B.
Netherlands
- C.
United States
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
B. Netherlands -
- 15.
What was the Roche Co. fined for in the US, Canada and Australia?
- A.
Short Selling
- B.
Insider Trading
- C.
Price Fixing
- D.
Stock Blocking
Correct Answer
C. Price Fixing -
- 16.
What part of it's business did Qwest Communications sell off to avoid bankruptcy?
- A.
Silicon Chip Manufacturers
- B.
Online Brokerages
- C.
Online Book Sellers
- D.
Phone Book Business
Correct Answer
D. Phone Book Business -
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