This trivia quiz is created to not only test your skills but to also teach you something new. All companies were once just an idea without knowing what the future holds. It is great to look at the companies founded before most of us were born. (some companies)
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1 Who Founded NeXT Computer, Inc.?
Fun fact: Paul Rand was paid $100,000 to create this logo for the company.
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Richard Branson
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Larry Ellison
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Steve Jobs
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2 The Dutch East India Co. Was The First Public Company. In which century was it founded in?
Fun fact: Dutch government granted it a 21-year monopoly on the Dutch spice trade. It is believed to be the largest company to ever have existed in recorded history. It was a trading company that helped merchants to buy and sell goods to people.
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15th Century
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16th Century
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17th Century
Correct!Wrong!Correct: 17th Century
The company was founded in 1602 by Johan van Oldenbarnevelt and the States-General of the Netherlands.
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3 Which Company Has This Logo?
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Cuyamel Fruit Company
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Vaccaro Bros. and Co.
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Besshi Mine
Correct!Wrong!Correct: Cuyamel Fruit Company
Cuyamel Fruit Company was the first company to sell bananas to consumers.
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4 What Was Richard Bransons' First Business?
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Selling Used Bicycles
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Selling School Newspaper
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Music Record Company
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Selling Christmas Trees and Parrots
Correct!Wrong!Correct: Selling Christmas Trees and Parrots
Before launching a magazine called Student, Richard tried to sell Christmas Trees and Parrots.
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5 How Old Was Henry Ford When He Started His Car Company?
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27 Years Old
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30 Years Old
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35 Years Old
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40 Years Old
Correct!Wrong!Correct: 30 Years Old
Ford Motor Company was founded and incorporated on June 16, 1903.
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