World Leaders
Titans
Innovators
Entrepreneurs and Entertainers
Innovations
100
He was a civil rights activist who emancipated slaves during his presidency
Who is Abraham Lincoln
100
His low cost mass produced automobile changed everyday life, transformed the American cityscape and revolutionized business (Forbes)
Who is Henry Ford?
100
One of the most significant innovators and inventors in American history who invented the first long-lasting, commercially practical incandescent light bulb, the first phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
Who is Thomas Edison?
100
His most important achievement is a business empire based on the visions of his creative imagination, which include some of the most adored cartoon characters.
Who is Walt Disney?
100
A technology that really transformed the way people listen to music with its large storage capacity .
What is the Ipod?
200
He was a commander-in-chief of the continental army during the Revolutionary War and later became commander-in-chief of the United States
Who is George Washington?
200
This blue jean clad, pick-up truck driving millionaire transformed the American market place with his chain of stores.
Who is Sam Walton?
200
He played a central role in the personal computer revolution developing many of its key products
Who is Steve Jobs?
200
According to an MIT study (and numerous others) he is the most famous and influential rock and roll singer of all time.
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
It has transformed the way people communicate long distances with family or friends abroad, making it possible to speak to them for free over WiFi.
What is Skype?
300
One of India's greatest leaders, he was a pacifist who produced a revolution.
Who is Gandhi?
300
He organized Standard Oil Company and at one time controlled most of the petroleum industry.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
300
One of the richest men in the world, he was a college dropout who saw the future in computers.
Who is Bill Gates?
300
An actress, philanthropist, publisher and producer who also hosted an internationally popular talk show for 25 years?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
300
A free and legal Music streaming service that arrived at a time when music piracy was at its height.
What is Spotify?
400
He was South African political activist who spent over 20 years in prison for his opposition to the apartheid regime (biography online)
Who is Nelson Mandela?
400
He revolutionized the fast food industry as he brought Henry Ford’s secret of success to the kitchen, making products that were uniform, inexpensive and quickly manufactured–not to mention tasty.
Who is Ray Kroc?
400
A Scottish inventor and engineer who was awarded the US patent for the telephone in 1876.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
400
American film director, screenwriter, producer, and business magnate who has made many blockbusters that fit into both the genres of sci-fi and history.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
400
These cars have a top speed of 25mph and are designed to be perpetually in motion, powered by Google’s detailed knowledge of traffic flow
What is Google driverless car?
500
He was the second youngest president who is remembered for overseeing the Cuban Missile Crisis and calling for civil rights legislation.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
500
Because of his integrity, stewardship and unlimited resources, he was perhaps the most important banker who ever lived.
Who is J.P. Morgan?
500
A Harvard dropout who ended up creating the most popular social media site of all time.
Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
500
Pop music singing sensation who is known for her over-the-top fashions, quirky stage props and catchy songs.
Who is Katy Perry?
500
This 1927 invention by Farnsworth was expected to make radio obsolete.
What is television?
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