Alfred traveled to France and the United States to study...
chemistry
In addition to a monetary prize, what else does a Nobel Prize winner receive?
a medal and a diploma
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 in these two countries.
Sweden and Norway
The Nobel Prizes are awarded on this date.
December 10th
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.
1901 is the year in which...
...the first Nobel Prizes were awarded.
In which country do they award the Nobel Peace Prize?
Norway
Where was Alfred Nobel born?
Sweden
A person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement is called a...
laureate
What is the current monetary prize for Nobel Prize winners?
11 million kronor (approximately $1,073,000.00 USD)
The currency used in Sweden is called...
kronor/krona
The Nobel Prizes are awarded this often.
annually
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
Alfred had over how many patents (for inventions) in his name?
over 300 (355 to be exact)
Name the SIX Nobel Prize categories. Yes. ALL SIX.
physics, chemistry, medicine/physiology, literature, economics, peace
One of Alfred's greatest inventions revolutionized the construction industry. What was it?
dynamite