
Understanding the Dow Jones Industrial Average
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9th - 10th Grade
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the creators of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger
Charles Dow and Edward Jones
John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for creating the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
To track the performance of agricultural companies
To measure the global economy
To predict future stock market trends
To provide a simple tool for gauging the U.S. economy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many companies currently make up the DOW?
100
50
30
12
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common criticism of the DOW as a market indicator?
It focuses solely on technology companies
It may not accurately represent the overall U.S. economy
It only reflects the performance of small businesses
It includes too many companies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do investors pay attention to the DOW?
Because it includes all publicly traded companies
Because it is the only stock market index
Because it is a reliable indicator of global economic health
Because other investors are also watching it
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Adam Davidson of the New York Times call the DOW?
A reliable economic indicator
An anxiety amplification device
A comprehensive market analysis tool
A historical artifact
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often did Charles Dow reportedly look at the index he created?
Daily
Weekly
Rarely
Every hour
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