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Quiz about 20th Century Interesting People
Quiz about 20th Century Interesting People

20th Century Interesting People Quiz


Interesting People From The Twentieth Century - Take a look at some interesting characters from the last century.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
27,405
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1579
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Question 1 of 10
1. The musical 'Fiorello!' was somewhat based on the activities of the mayor of the same name. He was the mayor of what city? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Robert Stroud is famous for his contributions to the study of what form of life? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what field did Emile Coue make a contribution? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Leo Burnet and J Walter Thompson were pioneers in what field? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Branch Rickey is famous for efforts in this area. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Arnold Toynbee is best known for his work in this field. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what area did Edward Jones made a contribution to society? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Louis Leakey and Raymond Dart are noted for their accomplishments in what areas? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. With what type of venture is William Wilson (also known as 'Bill W') associated? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What ultimately happened to Mexican revolutionaries, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The musical 'Fiorello!' was somewhat based on the activities of the mayor of the same name. He was the mayor of what city?

Answer: New York

Fiorello LaGuardia - as in La Guardia Airport (NY).
2. Robert Stroud is famous for his contributions to the study of what form of life?

Answer: Birds

He's better known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz'.
3. In what field did Emile Coue make a contribution?

Answer: Psychology

'Every day in every way I am getting better and better'.
4. Leo Burnet and J Walter Thompson were pioneers in what field?

Answer: Advertising

Thompson and Burnett are now major ad agencies.
5. Branch Rickey is famous for efforts in this area.

Answer: Integration of sport

He brought Jackie Robinson into major league baseball.
6. Arnold Toynbee is best known for his work in this field.

Answer: History

Prominent British historian.
7. In what area did Edward Jones made a contribution to society?

Answer: Investments

He went into business with Charles Dow - you figure it out.
8. Louis Leakey and Raymond Dart are noted for their accomplishments in what areas?

Answer: Evolution, Archaeology and Anthropology

Known for explorations, discoveries, etc.
9. With what type of venture is William Wilson (also known as 'Bill W') associated?

Answer: Temperance

He was a founder of A.A.
10. What ultimately happened to Mexican revolutionaries, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata?

Answer: Both were murdered

Colorful lives, but ...
Source: Author robert362

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