TRIVIA QUIZ
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL HISTORY ?
1 . What iconic investor ’ s first rule of investing is “ Never lose money ?”
2 . In what US state was modern currency invented in the 17th century ?
3 . What type of US coins were melted into bullion as a result of the 1918 Pittman Act ?
4 . What exchange first traded options contracts in April 1973 ?
5 . Who was the president of the Second Bank of the United States from 1923 – 1836 ?
6 . What company sued the American Stock Exchange because the exchange failed to secure the company ’ s consent before trading options on its stock ?
7 . What financial issue was at the heart of the 1862 Dakota War ?
8 . What is typically the slowest month of stock market trading ?
9 . Approximately how many $ 100 bills are currently in circulation ?
10 . What product did George Washington produce at Mount Vernon that was such high quality he was able to sell it at premium prices ?
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