Following the Official End of Hostilities on November 11, 1918

question 20

Multiple Choice

Following the official end of hostilities on November 11, 1918, the world experienced another devastating blow with the death of some one hundred million more people as a result of

• A) a typhus epidemic.
• B) famine.
• C) an influenza epidemic.
• D) colonial uprisings.

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Definitions:

Face Amount

The nominal or dollar value printed on a financial instrument, such as a bond or life insurance policy, representing the amount due at maturity.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to an investor at the maturity date of an investment, including the principal and any remaining interest.

Maker

The party in a financial transaction who creates or issues the instrument, such as a check writer or bond issuer.

General Ledger

A comprehensive record of all financial transactions over the life of a company, serving as the primary source of data for financial reporting.