What is the name of the man who began the Nobel Prizes?
Alfred Nobel
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Which Nobel Prize is NOT awarded at the ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden?
The Nobel Peace Prize is presented in Oslo, Norway.
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Have any Australians every received a Nobel Prize?
Sure have! 10!!
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On what criteria is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?
According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who in the preceding year "shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."
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What country was Alfred Nobel from?
Sweden
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On what date is the Prize Award Ceremony held?
The Prize Award Ceremony is held on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death.
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Name a Nobel Prize winner AND why they won.
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In what category did Malala receive a Nobel Prize?
Peace in 2014.
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How did Alfred Nobel become wealthy?
He invented dynamite.
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How often are the prizes awarded each year?
Just once per year.
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Who is invited to attend the award ceremony?
The winner; their family; the King and Queen; well known leaders; and 250 students are invited to attend.
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In what category did Mother Teresa receive a Nobel Prize?
Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
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How did Alfred Nobel establish the Nobel Prizes?
Alfred stipulated in his will that his nine million dollar fortune and future interest was to be used as awards for people whose work most benefited humanity.
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Where are the Nobel Prizes awarded?
The Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
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What do the winners of each Prize receive?
Each winner receives a diploma, a medal and money to fund the ongoing pursuit of their field.
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In what category did Barack Obama receive a Nobel Prize?
Peace in 2009.
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In what year were the Nobel Prizes first awarded?
1901
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List the five categories that are awarded with a Nobel Prize.
The Nobel Prize is awarded in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
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How are the awardees decided?
Nominations are taken from a wide array of respected people. These nominations are then considered by one of five Nobel Committees, one for each Nobel Prize. A further assembly of around 50 delegates then decide on the one prize winner.
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In what category did Nelson Mandela receive a Nobel Prize?