Understanding the New York Stock Exchange

Understanding the New York Stock Exchange

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video provides an overview of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), its history, and its significance as the largest stock exchange in the world. It highlights popular companies listed on the NYSE, such as IBM and Apple, and explains the trading process, including the traditional open outcry system. The video also discusses the NYSE's iconic opening and closing bell ceremonies and briefly introduces other major stock exchanges like NASDAQ and the London Stock Exchange.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) known for?

Being the smallest stock exchange in the world

Being located in Los Angeles

Being the largest stock exchange in the world

Being a digital-only platform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the New York Stock Exchange created?

1792

1892

1992

2002

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following companies is NOT listed on the NYSE?

IBM

Coca-Cola

Google

Pfizer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is one of the oldest publicly traded on the NYSE?

Procter & Gamble

Netflix

Tesla

Amazon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the open outcry system used on the NYSE trading floor?

A digital trading system

A silent bidding process

A method where traders shout and use hand signals

An online auction system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the NYSE also referred to as?

The Stock Board

The Trading Board

The Big Board

The Small Board

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marks the start and end of a trading day at the NYSE?

The opening and closing of the stock market

The start and end of electronic trading

The ringing of the opening and closing bell

The announcement of daily stock prices

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are often invited to ring the NYSE's opening or closing bell?

CEOs and celebrities

Random tourists

Stock traders

Local residents

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a popular stock exchange mentioned in the video?

NASDAQ

London Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Shanghai Stock Exchange