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 I.
1. How many years did Clara Barton serve as Red Cross president before retiring in 1904?
- A. Two years
- B. Eight years
- C. Thirteen years
- D. Twenty-three years
2. Which female music artist has won the most Grammys?
- A. Rhianna
- B. Taylor Swift
- C. Billie Eilish
- D. Beyoncé
3. Who was the first female Vice President of the United States?
- A. Hillary Clinton
- B. Kamala Harris
- C. Laura Bush
- D. Geraldine A. Ferraro
4. Known for her trailblazing charisma and for her role as first woman to rule egypt in over a century, how did Cleopatra likely die?
- A. In a battle
- B. Suicide by poison
- C. In childbirth
- D. Falling off a horse
5. Who is Israel’s first and only female prime minister and first prime minister in the Middle East region?
- A. Indira Gandhi
- B. Imelda Marcos
- C. Golda Meir
- D. Benazir Bhutto
6. What put an end to Indian politician and statewoman Indira Gandhi’s political career?
- A. She was voted out
- B. She fell ill
- C. She was assassinated
- D. She quit politics
7. Which woman wielded significant political power during the 21-year political rule of her husband and used public money to fund grandiose architecture?
- A. Golda Meir
- B. Benazir Bhutto
- C. Imelda Marcos
- D. Indira Gandhi
8. Which talented and beloved American folk artist began painting at the earnest age of 78 and became known as Grandma Moses?
- A. Mary Cassatt
- B. Georgia O’Keeffe
- C. Anna Mary Robertson
- D. Frida Kahlo
9. Who was the first African American woman to become U.S. Secretary of State and the first woman to serve as U.S. National Security Advisor?
- A. Kamala Harris
- B. Condoleezza Rice
- C. Michelle Obama
- D. Madeleine Albright
10. Who was the first black woman to make it onto the Forbes billionaire list in 2003?
- A. Gayle King
- B. Tina Turner
- C. Oprah Winfrey
- D. Kimora Lee Simmons
Answer key:
1) D
2) D
3) B
4) B
5) C
6) C
7) C
8) C
9) B
10) C