World's Billionaires 2012
Forbes released its list of the world's billionaires -- numbering slightly more than 1,000 -- on March 7. How much do you know about the superwealthy?
- 1.
Several candymaking families show up on the list. Which of these is wealthiest?
- A.
The Hershey family
- B.
Jacqueline Mars
- C.
The Ferrero family
- D.
The Perugina family
Correct Answer
C. The Ferrero family -
- 2.
Which of these billionaires is youngest?
- A.
Dustin Moskovitz
- B.
Sean Parker
- C.
Eduardo Saverin
- D.
Mark Zuckerberg
Correct Answer
A. Dustin Moskovitz -
- 3.
No. 8 on the list, Stefan Persson made his billions from what retail giant?
- A.
Apoteket
- B.
H&M
- C.
ICA
- D.
IKEA
Correct Answer
B. H&M -
- 4.
Which of these California media moguls ranks highest on the list?
- A.
Steven Spielberg
- B.
George Lucas
- C.
Jeffrey Katzenberg
- D.
David Geffen
Correct Answer
D. David Geffen -
- 5.
No. 4 on the list, Bernard Arnault made his money from LVMH. What does LVMH stand for?
Correct Answer
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy - 6.
No. 69 on the list, Brazilian beer mogul Jorge Paulo Lemann once competed in what athletic competition?
- A.
Wimbledon
- B.
FIFA World Cup
- C.
Tour de France
- D.
Tomatina
Correct Answer
A. Wimbledon -
- 7.
Who is the richest in California?
- A.
Gordon Moore
- B.
Larry Ellison
- C.
Mark Zuckerberg
- D.
Charles Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Larry Ellison -
- 8.
Aliko Dangote of Nigeria made his billions from "sugar, flour and ...."
- A.
Yeast
- B.
Cassava
- C.
Pet food
- D.
Cement
Correct Answer
D. Cement -
- 9.
New to the list, Sara Blakely made her fortune from ...
- A.
Hair-weaving salons
- B.
Twitter
- C.
Spanx underwear
- D.
The Twilight movies
Correct Answer
C. Spanx underwear -
- 10.
Forty-five years ago, Christopher Goldsbury started on the production line of his father-in-law's factory. Today, he's a billionaire thanks to ...
- A.
Keebler cookies
- B.
Doritos
- C.
Pace Salsa
- D.
Tic Tacs
Correct Answer
C. Pace Salsa -
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