What did Alfred Nobel do with his great fortune upon his death?
Left it to grant awards in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
The Nobel Prizes are awarded on this date.
December 10th
Name the SIX Nobel Prize categories. Yes. ALL SIX.
physics, chemistry, medicine/physiology, literature, economics, peace
1901 is the year in which...
...the first Nobel Prizes were awarded.
True or False? You can nominate yourself for a Nobel Prize.
False. Only those that meet the criteria to be eligible nominators can nominate someone.
Alfred traveled to France and the United States to study...
chemistry
Where was Alfred Nobel born?
Sweden
The Nobel Prizes are awarded this often.
annually
The currency used in Sweden is called...
kronor/krona
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so is called a/an...
entrepreneur
The Nobel Prizes are awarded in these two countries.
Sweden and Norway
Alfred had over how many patents (for inventions) in his name?
over 300 (355 to be exact)
A person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement is called a...
laureate
In which country do they award the Nobel Peace Prize?
Norway
One of Alfred's greatest inventions revolutionized the construction industry. What was it?
dynamite
What is the current monetary prize for Nobel Prize winners?
11 million kronor (approximately $1,073,000.00 USD)
In addition to a monetary prize, what else does a Nobel Prize winner receive?
a medal and a diploma