Nobel Prize Trivia Quiz
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Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize?

  • Mother Teresa
  • Rosalind Franklin
  • Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin
  • Marie Curie (correct)
  • Which Nobel Prize is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of literature?

  • Nobel Prize in Economics
  • Nobel Prize in Literature (correct)
  • Nobel Peace Prize
  • Nobel Prize in Physics
  • Who was the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history?

  • Kailash Satyarthi
  • Malala Yousafzai (correct)
  • Desmond Tutu
  • Liu Xiaobo
  • Who was the first person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?

    <p>Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Nobel laureate is known for his work on the theory of economic growth?

    <p>Paul Samuelson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

    <p>Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount for the Nobel Prize 2023 set at?

    <p>SEK 11.0 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first Nobel Prize Award ceremony held?

    <p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has the Nobel Prize been awarded from 1901 to 2023?

    <p>615 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the announcement for the Nobel Prize 2023 Winners start?

    <p>2nd October 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the Nobel Prize, which is considered the most prestigious award in the world?

    <p>Alfred Nobel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Nobel Prize Winners 2023 in Physics for introducing experimental techniques of producing attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter?

    <p>Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were awarded the Nobel Prize 2023 in Physiology or Medicines for their work on mRNA vaccines to fight against COVID 19?

    <p>Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered and developed Quantum dots, leading to a revolution in nanotechnology and applications in LED bulbs and televisions?

    <p>Moungi G. Bawendi, Alexei I. Ekimov, and Louis E. Brus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was awarded the Nobel Prize 2023 in Literature for their innovative plays and prose giving voice to the unspeakable emotions of anxiety and powerlessness in humans?

    <p>Jon Olav Fosse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her promotion of human rights and freedom for all?

    <p>Narges Mohammadi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nobel Prize Overview

    • The first woman to win a Nobel Prize was Marie Curie in 1903.
    • The Nobel Prize awarded for outstanding contributions in literature is the Nobel Prize in Literature.

    Youngest and Historical Winners

    • Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history, awarded at age 17.
    • Wilhelm Röntgen was the first person to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

    Economic Contributions and Pioneers

    • Robert Solow is notable for his work on the theory of economic growth.
    • The first woman awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Marie Curie in 1911.

    Nobel Prize Financials and Milestones

    • The amount for the Nobel Prize in 2023 is set at 11 million Swedish krona.
    • The inaugural Nobel Prize Award ceremony took place in 1901.
    • From 1901 to 2023, the Nobel Prize has been awarded more than 600 times.

    Announcement and Founding

    • Announcements for the Nobel Prize winners in 2023 began in early October.
    • Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Prize, considered the most prestigious award globally.

    2023 Nobel Prize Winners

    • The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 was awarded for pioneering experimental techniques that produce attosecond pulses of light to study electron dynamics in matter.
    • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers for their contributions to mRNA vaccines combating COVID-19.
    • The discovery and development of Quantum dots, transforming nanotechnology and enhancing LED applications, was recognized.
    • The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded for innovative plays and prose that express deep human emotions such as anxiety and powerlessness.
    • The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to a figure committed to advocating for women's rights and human freedoms in Iran.

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    Test your knowledge about Nobel Prize winners with this trivia quiz! Answer questions about the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the field of literature for which the Nobel Prize is awarded, and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history.

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