Business History and Concepts Quiz

Which company is considered one of the first to issue public stock?

• IBM

• Nike

• Dutch East India Company

• Apple

Where was the first Apple computer built?

• Steve Jobs's parents' garage

• A corporate office

• A rented warehouse

• A university lab

How much did Nike pay for its swoosh logo design?

• $1,000

• $500

• $35

• $100

What was Coca-Cola originally marketed as?

• A cooking ingredient

• A cleaning product

• A medicine

• A soft drink

Which company evolved from Bundy Manufacturing Company?

• Microsoft

• Apple

• Google

• IBM

What percentage of U.S. companies account for 50% of corporate profits?

• 50%

• 6%

• 25%

• 10%

What innovation did Henry Ford introduce in 1913?

• Stock market

• Mass advertising

• Assembly line

• Electric cars

What act transformed business logistics in the U.S. in 1956?

• The New Deal Act

• The Federal Trade Act

• The Interstate Highway Act

• The Civil Rights Act

What was a major concern for U.S. small business owners in September 2025?

• Labor shortages

• High taxes

• Inflation

• Low demand

Why are fashion brands being acquired in recent years?

• To expand globally

• To survive economic pressures

• To reduce competition

• To increase profits