THE STRATEGIST QUIZ

1. The ancient Greeks chewed mastiche "" a chewing gum made from the resin of the mastic tree. Who made and sold the first commercial chewing gum?
   
   
2. In 1990, the merger of three established firms "" David Kelley Design, ID Two, and Matrix Product Design "" led to birth of which firm?
   
   
3. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. Who patented the first method of industrial production of penicillin?
   
   
4. Name the company renowned for its "Museum" watches that feature a black clock face with a single point at XII o'clock?
   
   
5. Who built the first four-cylinder, four-stroke engine?
   
   
6. This company has two giant yellow cranes, Samson and Delilah, which dominate the Belfast skyline. Name the company and tell us what is it best known for.
   
   
7. Electrical goods manufacturer Philips is based in the Netherlands, but where does the name of the US electrical company Philco originate?
   
   
8. What is Reebok's logo called?
   
   
9. What did Daisuke Inoue invent? (Hint: It is one of Asia's most popular entertainments, and he did not apply for a patent for his invention.)
   
   
10. Named after a popular singer, she was born and lived in Scotland. At six, she was diagnosed with progressive lung disease. She died in February 2003. Her birth and death were intensely controversial. Who are we talking about?
    
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