From groundbreaking books that ignited a movement to pioneering women in politics, science, and the arts, women have shaped history in countless ways. This Women's History Month, test your knowledge and celebrate the incredible achievements of women with these top 10 Women's History trivia questions. How many can you answer correctly?
What is the name of Betty Friedan's 1963 book that is often credited with sparking the second wave of American feminism in the 20th century?
Ms. Friedan, co-founder of the National Organization for Women, wrote The Feminine Mystique in 1963.
In 1972, Gloria Steinem helped launch what magazine that immediately struck a chord with women?
Over fifty years later, Ms. magazine is still being published quarterly.
What is the number of the US Constitutional Amendment that gave women the right to vote?
Women were granted the right to vote in the United States upon the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
What was the first country to grant women the right to vote?
In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in which women were allowed to vote.
Who became the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a major political party ticket when selected in 1984?
New York Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro rose to national prominence on the Democratic ticket alongside presidential candidate Walter Mondale.
Madeleine Albright was the first woman to hold what high-level office in the US government?
In President Bill Clinton's cabinet, Madeleine Albright was the first Secretary of State.
Name the legendary theater actress was the first woman to receive EGOT status (winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)?
The "First Lady of American Theatre", Helen Hayes completed her EGOT in 1977.
Who wrote Frankenstein, often considered the first science fiction novel?
Published in 1818, Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, is considered a Gothic horror novel, but it also helped define the science fiction genre.
Who is known as the founder of "modern nursing" and helped further army medical services?
Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing who came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organized care for wounded soldiers at Constantinople.
Marie Curie was the first person to win Nobel Prizes in 2 categories. Which two?
She won her Nobel Prizes in Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911).
How many did you know?
0-5 (Meh)
6-7 (Quite good)
8-9 (Excellent)
10 (Outstanding!)
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