Economics Unit Test Quiz

15 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 229

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1.

What country started a stock exchange called "Mothers"?
- A.
  
  Japan
- B.
  
  Russia
- C.
  
  Brazil
- D.
  
  England
2.

In what city are the headquarters of the South China Morning Group?
- A.
  
  Hong Kong
- B.
  
  New York
- C.
  
  Beijing
- D.
  
  Taiwan
3.

Brooks Brothers is owned by what European company?
- A.
  
  International Fashion
- B.
  
  Retail Brand Alliance
- C.
  
  Brooks Brothers Ltd.
- D.
  
  European Fashion Ltd.
4.

What is the Eurostar?
- A.
  
  A European Candy Bar
- B.
  
  A High Speed Passenger Train
- C.
  
  A Form Of Currency
- D.
  
  A Type Of Mini-Van
5.

In which state can you find Wendy's headquarters?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Ohio
- C.
  
  Texas
- D.
  
  Kentucky
6.

Who was known as the first person to make one million dollars in one year?
- A.
  
  Mark Twain
- B.
  
  Henry Ford
- C.
  
  Thomas Edison
- D.
  
  Al Capone
7.

Which market did the Hunt brothers try to corner in the 1970's?
- A.
  
  Platinum
- B.
  
  Copper
- C.
  
  Gold
- D.
  
  Silver
8.

The current headquarters for GM sits on the Detroit River. What was it called before GM bought it and moved in?
- A.
  
  City County Building
- B.
  
  Detroit County Building
- C.
  
  Urban Blight
- D.
  
  Renaissance Center
9.

What is the name of the currency in Angola?
- A.
  
  Yenta
- B.
  
  Kwanza
- C.
  
  Dollar
- D.
  
  Drakma
10.

In the 1970's, what company outspent its nearest rival by $200 million on TV advertising?
- A.
  
  Sears
- B.
  
  Kmart
- C.
  
  Procter & Gamble
- D.
  
  Sony
11.

Visteon was "spun off" from what bigger company?
- A.
  
  Chrysler
- B.
  
  General Motors
- C.
  
  Ford
- D.
  
  Time Warner
12.

What company paid $70 million to show "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on television?
- A.
  
  Warner Brothers
- B.
  
  FOX
- C.
  
  Universal
- D.
  
  Disney
13.

What special effects company was founded by George Lucas?
- A.
  
  JVC
- B.
  
  SFX
- C.
  
  SPX
- D.
  
  ILM
14.

How many Enron employees lost their jobs in the bankruptcy scandal of 2001?
- A.
  
  Only 100
- B.
  
  4500
- C.
  
  3000
- D.
  
  1800
15.

What company made huge profits by backing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" as a movie?
- A.
  
  AOL Time Warner
- B.
  
  Universal
- C.
  
  Dreamworks
- D.
  
  Disney