People Quiz

Date posted on: September 28, 2008


1. A graduate of the University of Missouri, this businessman started his retail career by opening several franchises of Ben Franklin five-and-dime stores in Arkansas. In 1962, he started what would become the largest U.S. retail store. Who was he?

2. What Harvard drop-out founded a software company in 1975 that would later revolutionize the computer industry?

3. In 1901, two brothers formed two separate companies that would one day merge into one corporation. Their brand would eventually become the number 1 brand of apparel in the world. What is this family brand?

4. This individual was instrumental in the development of the American banking industry. He took over his father's firm in 1890, renamed it and built his empire and reputation on character first, business second. Who was he?

5. In 1992, this businessman became the youngest CEO on the Fortune 500 when his company joined the list. Who is this technology notable?

6. Ranked among the top contributions in business history, this early 20th century industrialist developed a system of production that drastically lowered the cost of his product and help rush in the modern age of travel. Who was he?

7. This aviation pioneer made his fortune in the timber industry and after succeeding in the aviation business and was a successful thoroughbred breeder. Who was he?

8. This semi-pro baseball player turned financier formed a partnership with a soda fountain equipment businessman and started an investment bank with the philosophy of 'Bringing Wall Street to Main Street.' Who was he?

9. This animator incorporated 'Laugh-O-Gram Films' which produced animations of 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Goldie Locks and the Three Bears' among others before later creating an animation icon. Who was he?

10. Harald --------, a tenth century Viking king who reigned from AD940 to AD985, is said to have unified Denmark. -------- is the industrial specification of wireless personal area networks. Fill up the spaces to complete the name.

11.South African radio channel Lotus FM's logo is based on the calligraphy of someone's 1924 letter. Who's this person?



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13. This businessman moved from New York to San Francisco during the gold rush, not to pan for gold but to sell supplies to miners. In the ensuing years, he made his riveted 'waist overalls' famous. Who was he?

14. With the slogan 'you push the button, we do the rest,' this businessman put his product in the hands of consumers for the first time. Who was he?

15. Which 37-year-old led the Tata Motors’ team that designed the Nano car?

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