Nobel history: In which year were the Nobel Prizes first awarded? Recall the inaugural year across categories established by Alfred Nobel's will. Choose the correct option.

Q: Nobel history: In which year were the Nobel Prizes first awarded? Recall the inaugural year across categories established by Alfred Nobel's will. Choose the correct option.

Fact Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901; Alfred Nobel's will established them in 1895. Final Answer 1901.

Difficulty: Easy

1895
1901
1911
1921

Correct Answer: 1901

Explanation:

Fact

Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901; Alfred Nobel's will established them in 1895.

Final Answer
1901.

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