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What is the main focus of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's donations?

Investing in technology companies globally

Funding health projects in Africa (correct)

Funding education projects in Africa

Creating job opportunities in developing countries

What was the motivation behind setting up The Giving Pledge by Bill and Melinda Gates?

To increase their personal wealth

To encourage wealthy individuals to share their wealth (correct)

To establish a new political party

To promote environmental conservation efforts

Which philanthropist is referred to as 'India's Bill Gates' in the text?

Sheikh Suleiman Al Rajhi

Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal

Mohammed Dewji

Azim Premji (correct)

What did Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum establish in 2007 to help educate children in poor countries?

Dubai Cares (D) Signup and view all the answers

What led Chuck Feeney to put $9bn into The Atlantic Philanthropies?

His passion for funding medical programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Cao Dewang work long hours despite his immense wealth?

To eradicate poverty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic among modern philanthropists mentioned in the text?

Interest in funding essential research (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Suleiman Al Rajhi's philanthropy according to the text?

Creation of a university (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Chuck Feeney aim to work hard, according to the text?

To live an ordinary life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates some philanthropists, as stated in the text?

Having more fun giving money away than making it (C) Signup and view all the answers