Percy Julian's Life and Achievements Quiz

Explore Percy Julian's groundbreaking work & legacy in organic chemistry through this quiz. Test your knowledge on his life, achievements, and contributions.

#1

What was Percy Julian's profession?

Chemist
Physicist
Biologist
Astronomer
#2

In which year was Percy Julian born?

1899
1905
1912
1920
#3

In which city was Percy Julian born?

Montgomery, Alabama
Oak Park, Illinois
New York City, New York
Atlanta, Georgia
#4

Which university did Percy Julian attend for his undergraduate studies?

Harvard University
University of Chicago
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Howard University
#5

What was Percy Julian's father's occupation?

Teacher
Minister
Doctor
Lawyer
#6

Which chemical synthesis made Percy Julian famous?

Synthesis of aspirin
Synthesis of penicillin
Synthesis of cortisone
Synthesis of insulin
#7

In which university did Percy Julian earn his Ph.D.?

Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Vienna
University of Chicago
#8

Which prestigious scientific organization did Percy Julian become the first African American to join?

National Academy of Sciences
Royal Society of Chemistry
American Chemical Society
Institute of Physics
#9

What was the name of the company Percy Julian founded in 1954?

Julian Laboratories
Pioneer Pharmaceuticals
Julian Research Institute
Innovative Chemistry Solutions
#10

What is the title of Percy Julian's autobiography, published in 1964?

From Slave Cabin to the Hall of Fame
The Story of My Life
Freedom and Chemistry
Pioneering in Organic Chemistry
#11

What was Percy Julian's significant contribution during World War II?

Developing synthetic rubber
Discovering a new element
Inventing a new type of bomb
Designing advanced aircraft
#12

For which achievement was Percy Julian posthumously awarded the National Medal of Science?

Synthesis of cortisone
Synthesis of penicillin
Discovery of a new chemical element
Development of a new cancer treatment
#13

In what year did Percy Julian receive the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP?

1935
1947
1951
1963
#14

Which chemical process did Percy Julian pioneer that was used in the production of cortisone?

Chirality
Saponification
Oxidation
Ozonolysis
#15

Which prestigious university did Percy Julian attend for his postgraduate studies?

Harvard University
University of Chicago
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Howard University

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