Women in History Trivia II

Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in shaping societies, culture, and civilizations.  Their contributions span politics, science, art, literature, religion, and social reform. In recognition of their immense contributions, and to acknowledge the full scope of female achievement and progress, we invite you to test your knowledge and expand your horizons by taking our Women in history trivia II.

1. During World War I, who helped to equip ambulances with x-ray equipment and drove them to the front line herself?

• A. Marie Curie
• B. Jeannette Rankin
• C. Marie Antoinette
• D. Martha Washington

2. Who is the only U.S. First Lady to be elected to public office?

• A. Jacqueline Kennedy
• B. Betty Ford
• C. Hillary Rodham Clinton
• D. Michelle Obama

3. How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she became queen?

• A. 17
• B. 20
• C. 25  
• D. 30

4. Selected by Senator John McCain as his vice-presidential running mate, who in 2008 became the first woman on a national GOP ticket?

• A. Michele Bachmann
• B. Carly Fiorina
• C. Elizabeth Warren
• D. Sarah Palin

5. Who was the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom?

• A. Margaret Thatcher
• B. Angela Merkel
• C. Queen Elizabeth II
• D. Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top

6. Who was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

• A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• B. Sonia Sotomayor
• C. Amy Coney Barrett
• D. Sandra Day O’Connor  

7. Which U.S. President’s wife took over after her husband’s stoke?

• A. Martha Washington
• B. Edith Wilson
• C. Helen Herron “Nellie” Taft
• D. Mary Todd Lincoln

8. Which retired politician served as Chancellor of Germany?

• A. Angela Merckle
• B. Isabel Perón
• C. Gerda Hasselfeldt
• D. Katja Adler

9. Who is known as “the mother of the civil rights movement” for refusing to give up her seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama?

• A. Coretta Scott King
• B. Rosa Parks
• C. Harriett Tubman
• D. Ida B. Wells

10. Which Catholic nun turned Saint devoted her life to helping the poor and impoverished?

• A. Helen Keller
• B. Anne Frank
• C. Mother Teresa
• D. Florence Nightingale

Answer key:

1) A

2) C

3) C

4) D

5) A

6) D

7) B

8) A

9) B

10) C