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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.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1580

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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

New York

Chicago

Boston

Los Angeles

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Question 2 of 10

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

Fish

Birds

Snakes

Mammals

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Question 3 of 10

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

Psychology

Music

Art

Politics

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Question 4 of 10

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

Medicine

Investments

Advertising

Law

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Question 5 of 10

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

Modernization of cinematic techniques

Champion of higher education

Innovative chemistry theories

Integration of sport

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Question 6 of 10

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

Biology

History

Physics

Literary Criticism

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Question 7 of 10

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

Advertising

Law

Medicine

Investments

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Question 8 of 10

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

Evolution, Archaeology and Anthropology

Art, and Architecture

Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Religion and Theology

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Question 9 of 10

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

Ecology

Suffrage

Higher Education

Temperance

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Question 10 of 10

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

Both died in prison

Both died of natural causes

Both were murdered

Both were forced into exile out of the country

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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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