The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country was the first to issue paper banknotes, in the 7th century?
Possible answers:
- India
- China
- The Roman Empire
- Persia
Explanation: China invented paper money under the Tang Dynasty (7th century). The first notes were called "feiqian" (flying money) because they were much lighter than copper coins.
Question 2 : What is the main American stock exchange located in New York called?
Possible answers:
- Wall Street
- The City
- The Chicago Stock Exchange
- The NASDAQ
Explanation: Wall Street is the financial district of New York where the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), the world's largest stock exchange, is located.
Question 3 : What currency is used in the eurozone?
Possible answers:
- Euro
- Franc
- Dollar
- Pound
Explanation: The euro (€) is the official currency of 20 European Union countries, used by over 340 million people since 2002.
Question 4 : Which cryptocurrency was created by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009?
Possible answers:
- Litecoin
- Dogecoin
- Bitcoin
- Ethereum
Explanation: Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by a person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains a mystery. It is the world's most important cryptocurrency.
Question 5 : Which country uses the yen as its currency?
Possible answers:
- Chine
- South Korea
- Japon
- Thailand
Explanation: The yen (¥) has been Japan's official currency since 1871. It is one of the most traded currencies on the foreign exchange market.
Question 6 : Which currency is nicknamed "the greenback"?
Possible answers:
- The Swiss franc
- The pound sterling
- The Mexican peso
- The US dollar
Explanation: The US dollar is nicknamed the "greenback" because of the green color of its bills, used since the Civil War.
Question 7 : Which stock index measures the performance of major French companies?
Possible answers:
- The CAC 40
- The FTSE 100
- The Nikkei
- The Dow Jones
Explanation: The CAC 40 (Cotation Assistée en Continu) brings together the 40 largest French companies listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
Question 8 : Which international organization has the mission of stabilizing the global economy?
Possible answers:
- The OECD
- The IMF
- The UN
- The WTO
Explanation: The IMF (International Monetary Fund), created in 1944, has the mission of promoting financial stability and international monetary cooperation.
Question 9 : What term refers to a general increase in prices in the economy?
Possible answers:
- Stagflation
- Recession
- Inflation
- Deflation
Explanation: Inflation refers to a widespread and sustained rise in prices, which reduces the purchasing power of money over time.
Question 10 : Which bank card was created in France in 1967?
Possible answers:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- The Carte Bleue
Explanation: The Carte Bleue was created in France in 1967 by a group of banks. It was linked to Visa in 1976 and the name was dropped in 2010.
