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 III.
1. Which country singer is well known for the song “9 to 5” and for founding the Imagination Library which mails children a book each month from birth to age five?
- A. Shania Twain
- B. Trisha Yearwood
- C. Reba McEntire
- D. Dolly Parton
2. Which British female is credited as the founder of modern-day nursing?
- A. Clara Barton
- B. Florence Nightingale
- C. Joan of Arc
- D. Lady Godiva
3. Who was the young Jewish girl who wrote a diary during the time she and her family were in hiding from the Nazis?
- A. Evelyn Dunbar
- B. Lotte Schoene
- C. Anne Frank
- D. Grete Forst
4. Which “Golden Age” actress is credited for helping to co-invent a radio signaling device aka “Secret Communications System?”
- A. Lucille Ball
- B. Katharine Hepburn
- C. Audrey Hepburn
- D. Hedy Lamarr
5. Who is the American civil rights leader and supporter of the anti-slavery and women’s suffrage movements?
- A. Abagail Adams
- B. Susan B. Anthony
- C. Betsy Ross
- D. Martha Washington
6. Who is the American aviation pioneer who vanished when attempting to circumnavigate the world?
- A. Amelia Earhart
- B. The Wright Sisters
- C. Sally Ride
- D. Judith Resnik
7. Which English novelist wrote notable works such as Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice?
- A. Charlotte Brontë
- B. Emily Brontë
- C. Jane Austen
- D. Jane Eyre
8. Which pioneer in comedy created a sitcom loosely based on the radio series My Favorite Husband?
- A. Phyllis Diller
- B. Lucille Ball
- C. Betty White
- D. Joan Rivers
9. Who reigned as queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603?
- A. Queen Elizabeth I
- B. Queen Elizabeth II
- C. Queen Victoria
- D. Anne, Queen of Great Britain
10. Who is the youngest White House Press Secretary?
- A. Kayleigh McEnany
- B. Dana Perino
- C. Dee Dee Myers
- D. Karoline Leavitt
Answer key:
1) D
2) B
3) C
4) D
5) B
6) A
7) C
8) B
9) A
10) D