What name did Enrico Mattei give to a group of major oil companies including Jersey (Exxon) and Shell?

• A. Seven Sisters
• B. Sette Sorrelle
• C. The Seven Sisters
• D. Big Oil Alliance

Answer: (A)

Mattei used the Italian term Sette Sorelle to refer to the seven dominant oil companies, a label he gave to the group that included Jersey (Exxon) and Shell. That Italian name translates to Seven Sisters, and in English sources this label is usually rendered exactly as Seven Sisters. Among the options, this English rendering best matches the term Mattei coined, since the Italian form is not presented and one option even contains a misspelling. The Seven Sisters were the major players in global oil for decades, and Mattei’s use of this nickname captures how he viewed their collective influence.