Civil War Trivia
In what year did the U.S. Civil War begin?
1861
Which event led to World War I?
A. The invasion of Poland
B. The Normandy landings
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
After Gavrilo Princip assassinated the Austro-Hungarian heir, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Starring Michael Keaton as business mogul Ray Kroc, the 2016 film "The Founder" portrays the origin story of what golden-arches fast-food chain?
McDonald's
What American company is the world's largest pharmaceutical company by revenues? With over $70 billion in 2017 revenues, the company features the stock ticker "JNJ."
Johnson & Johnson
This type of chef works directly under the head or executive chef?
Sous
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
When did the war occur?
A. July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918
B. September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
C. August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991
World War I lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918.
The “Top Of The Rock”, an observatory designed like an ocean-liner, is on top of what NYC skyscraper and center? It is named after a 19th and early 20th century business magnate, although it is probably better known as a home for NBC and for the show “30 Rock.”
Rockefeller Center
What is the last name of the business tycoon behind the "No. 5" perfume?
Chanel
What determines the color of an egg shell?
The breed of chicken
In which year did the Civil War end?
1865
Which event ended World War I?
A. Paris Peace Conference
B. Creation of the USSR
C. The USA joining the war
The Paris Peace Conference led to the signing of a treaty which effectively World War I.
If you want to get a sense of your business’s fiscal health, a profit and ______ (P&L) statement can show you how much money you’re bringing in, how much is going out, and where all that money’s going.
Loss
A ______ partner (LP) in your company doesn’t have voting rights and is not involved in the day-to-day side of the business’s operations. They’re also not liable for the full amount of your company’s debt (they’re only on the hook for however much they’ve invested).
Limited
What frozen dessert did Dairy Queen introduce in 1985?
Blizzard
In which state was the first major battle of the Civil War fought?
Virginia (First Battle of Bull Run)
Which treaty came from the Paris Peace Conference and ended the war?
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
C. Treaty of Kars
The Treaty of Versailles was the most important WWI treaty as it was the one to end the war.
Business guys having exercise bike heart attacks on "And Just Like That" and "Billions" caused an early 2022 stock dip for what P-word interactive fitness brand?
Peloton
Fair Isaac Corporation came up with a way to calculate your creditworthiness, but you probably know the company as what four-letter acronym that's associated with your credit score?
FICO
What was the first vegetable ever to be grown in space?
The potato
How did the war officially end?
The last Confederate forces surrendered in May 1865
Which factor brought the USA into the war?
A. An accidental explosion on US soil
B. The United Kingdom breaking its treaty with the US
C. Germany attempting to convince Mexico into attacking the US
After learning that Germany was attempting to convince Mexico into attacking the US, it promptly took up arms against Germany and joined the war effort.
What is the "N" term for preferential hiring of relatives and friends even though others might be more qualified for a specific position?
Nepotism
May was a bad month for nationally recognized American brands adversely impacted by the coronavirus. Name either a retailer or automobile industry participant that declared bankruptcy in May 2020.
Hertz, JC Penny, J Crew, Neiman Marcus, Tuesday Morning
What term describes the process of dropping food into boiling water for a very brief time before quickly removing?
Blanche