Nobel Prize and Influential Figures Quiz

What tragic event in Alfred Nobel's life influenced his decision to create safer explosives?

• The death of his father

• The loss of his fortune

• The death of his brother

• The explosion of his laboratory

What was the primary purpose of dynamite when it was first invented by Alfred Nobel?

• For mining and construction

• For scientific experiments

• As a household tool

• To be used in warfare

What was Albert Schweitzer's main contribution to the African village he visited?

• Introducing new crops

• Establishing a trade route

• Providing medical care

• Building schools

How long did Albert Schweitzer stay in Africa to help the local people?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

What environmental issue did Wangari Maathai address in Kenya?

• Deforestation

• Water contamination

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

What was the outcome of Wangari Maathai's tree-planting campaign?

• 10 million trees planted

• 100 million trees planted

• 25 million trees planted

• 51 million trees planted

What significant scientific discovery is Marie Curie known for?

• The development of the polio vaccine

• The theory of relativity

• The discovery of radium

• The invention of the light bulb

How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win during her lifetime?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What personal tragedy did Marie Curie face that affected her work?

• The loss of her laboratory

• The death of her daughter

• The death of her husband

• The loss of her funding

What impact did Marie Curie's research have on the world?

• It improved agricultural techniques

• It revolutionized transportation

• It advanced the field of medicine

• It led to the development of nuclear weapons