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Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prizes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was Alfred Nobel born?

a)

Stockholm, Sweden

b)

Paris, France

c)

San Remo, Italy

d)

Russia

2.

What did Alfred Nobel invent?

a)

Dynamite

b)

Electricity

c)

Penicillin

d)

Telephone

3.

Why did Alfred Nobel want to find a way to achieve World Peace?

a)

He was inspired by his friend Berta one satna

b)

He wanted to be remembered as a philanthropist

c)

He wanted to make up for the destructive nature of his inventions

d)

He believed it was the only way to ensure humanity's survival

4.

When did the first Nobel prizes get awarded?

a)

1833

b)

1896

c)

1901

d)

1945

5.

What did Alfred Nobel's father do for a living?

a)

Provided War equipment for the Russian army

b)

Owned a construction company

c)

Was a poet

d)

Worked in a factory

6.

What did Alfred Nobel's father think of his love for poems?

a)

He encouraged it

b)

He was indifferent

c)

He disapproved of it

d)

He was proud of it

7.

What did Alfred Nobel name his invention?

a)

Nitroglycerine

b)

Dynamite

c)

Explosive Paste

d)

Soft Liquid

8.

What is the capital of Sweden?

a)

Stockholm

b)

Oslo

c)

Copenhagen

d)

Helsinki

9.

Who is the author of the book 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?

a)

Stephen King

b)

J.K. Rowling

c)

Stieg Larsson

d)

Dan Brown

10.

Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety features?

a)

Ferrari

b)

Audi

c)

Saab

d)

Volvo