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She's the best-selling female artist of all time, with hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Vogue" under her belt.
Who is Madonna?
This American politician and lawyer made history in 2016 by becoming the first woman to be nominated for President by a major political party.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
The actress who played Hermoine Granger in Harry Potter
Who is Emma Watson?
This pioneering physicist, known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
Who was Marie Curie?
With 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 4 Olympic gold medals, this tennis legend is widely considered one of the greatest of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
This American singer-songwriter, known for her soulful voice, rose to fame with her debut album "19" and has since won multiple Grammy Awards.
Who is Adele?
White women were allowed to vote in this year in the United States.
What happened in the year 1920?
This multi-talented filmmaker gained critical acclaim for her directorial debut with the coming-of-age film "Lady Bird" in 2017, and continued to make women-centered films such as "Little Women" and "Barbie".
Who is Greta Gerwig?
This biochemist's research on the structure of DNA was crucial to understanding genetics, but her contributions were largely overshadowed by her male colleague.
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
Dominating the world of gymnastics, this athlete holds the record for most World Championship medals (32) and boasts 4 Olympic gold medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This British singer-songwriter, known for her soulful voice and eclectic musical style, released her debut album "Frank" in 2003 and gained widespread acclaim with her follow-up album "Back to Black."
This Democratic congresswoman, representing New York's 14th congressional district, gained national attention for her progressive policies and outspoken advocacy on issues like healthcare, climate change, and social justice.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)?
This test, introduced by a cartoonist in 1985, assesses the representation of women in films by evaluating whether a movie features at least two named female characters who have a conversation about something other than a man.
What is the Bechdel Test?
This mathematician and computer scientist, portrayed by Taraji P. Henson on the film "Hidden Figures", played a crucial role in NASA's space program by calculating trajectories for space missions.
Who was Katherine B. Johnson?
In the US in 1972 the government implemented this law which states that any federally funded program is not supposed to discriminate anyone based on gender. After this, participation by women in sports increased dramatically.
What is Title IX?
This American singer-songwriter, often referred to as the "High Priestess of Soul," blended jazz, blues, and gospel in her music. Her rendition of "Feeling Good" remains one of her most iconic performances.
Who is Nina Simone?
This historic event, organized by pioneering feminists Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott in 1848, marked the beginning of the organized women's rights movement in the United States and issued a groundbreaking Declaration of Sentiments.
What was the Seneca Falls Convention?
This powerful Marvel character possesses reality-altering abilities and first appeared in the film "Avengers: Age of Ultron" in 2015.
Who is Scarlet Witch (or Wanda Maximoff)?
This pivotal 1964 conference brought together hundreds of women scientists and engineers in the US, fostering collaboration and advocacy.
What is the M.I.T. Symposium on Women in Science and Engineering?
This year marks the first time that women were permitted to compete in the Olympics.
What is 1900?
This influential all-female punk band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977, released the debut album "Beauty and the Beat" in 1981, featuring the hit single "We Got the Beat."
Who are the Go-Go's?
This woman became the first female Chancellor of Germany in 2005, leading the country for over 16 years until stepping down in 2021.
Who is Angela Merkel?
A woman first appeared on screen in this year.
What is the year 1896?
Located in Washington D.C., this esteemed institution houses the archives of notable women scientists, including Rachel Carson and Dorothy Hodgkin.
What is the Library of Congress?
These nine athletes defied the establishment in 1971, forming the first professional women's basketball league.
Who are the "Original 9"?