Famous Figures: Birth and Achievements

What is Shakira's birth date?

• January 15, 1980

• December 25, 1978

• March 3, 1975

• February 2, 1977

Which foundation did Shakira establish to support underprivileged children?

• Youth Empowerment Fund

• Children's Hope Foundation

• Barefoot Foundation (Fundación Pies Descalzos)

• Global Education Initiative

What is Marie Curie's birth date?

• November 7, 1880

• December 12, 1865

• October 5, 1871

• November 7, 1867

For which scientific discovery did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize?

• Radioactivity

• Nuclear fission

• X-ray diffraction

• Quantum mechanics

What genre of music is Shakira known for?

• Jazz

• Classical Music

• Pop and Latin music

• Rock and Roll

How many Grammy Awards has Shakira won throughout her career?

• 3

• 10

• 5

• 1

What notable song did Shakira perform for the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

• Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

• Hips Don't Lie

• La La La

• Whenever, Wherever

What was Marie Curie's contribution to the field of radioactivity?

• Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in literature.

• Marie Curie discovered polonium and radium, and advanced the study of radioactivity.

• Marie Curie invented the X-ray machine.

• Marie Curie focused solely on the study of electricity.

What is the name of Shakira's philanthropic work focused on education?

• Shakira's Education Initiative

• Music for Education Foundation

• Global Learning Project

• Barefoot Foundation

Which two Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win in her lifetime?

• Nobel Prize in Medicine (1905)

• Nobel Prize in Physics (1903) and Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911)

• Nobel Prize in Literature (1910)

• Nobel Prize in Peace (1912)