Questions about the 2008 Financial Crisis:
When did the 2008 Global Financial Crisis occur?
(a) October 29, 2008
(b) September 11, 2008
(c) August 15, 2008
(d) June 25, 2008
Which year marked the return of the stock market to pre-crash levels after the 2008 crash?
(a) 2009
(b) 2011
(c) 2013
(d) 2015
Which industry played a significant role in triggering the 2008 market crash?
(a) Technology
(b) Healthcare
(c) Real estate and mortgage
(d) Energy and utilities
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What was the key event that triggered the stock market crash in 2008?
(a) The collapse of Lehman Brothers
(b) The dot-com bubble burst
(c) The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(d) The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001
What measures were taken to address the 2008 crash and its aftermath?
(a) Governments intervened with massive stimulus packages and bailouts.
(b) Financial institutions are self-regulated to prevent future crises.
(c) The stock market automatically recovered without any intervention.
What was the approximate percentage decline in the stock market during the crash?
(a) 10-20%
(b) 30-40%
(c) 50-60%
(d) 70-80%
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How long did it take for the stock market to recover from the 2008 crash?
(a) 1 year
(b) 3 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 10 years
How long did the recession following the market crash last in the United States?
(a) 6 months
(b) 1 year
(c) 2 years
(d) 5 years
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Which of these countries was particularly affected by the global impact of the 2008 crash?
(a) China
(b) Germany
(c) Australia
(d) Brazil
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Which financial instrument played a significant role in the causes of the 2008 stock market crash?
(a) Mortgage-backed securities
(b) Treasury bonds
(c) Stock options
(d) Foreign exchange derivatives
When did the 2008 financial crisis reach its lowest point?
(a) January 1, 2008
(b) September 15, 2008
(c) March 9, 2009
(d) June 25, 2010
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Which type of housing market was particularly affected by the market crash?
(a) Urban areas
(b) Suburban areas
(c) Rural areas
(d) Vacation home markets
