Government
This amendment, ratified on August 18, 1920, gave women the right to vote.
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote.
This famous tennis player has 39 Grand Slam titles - 23 singles titles, 14 doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles. Four-time Olympic gold medalist.
Serena Williams
This South Korean music genre has taken over the world in the last 5 years, creating big names for girl groups such BLACKPINK, Twice and Girls’ Generation.
K-Pop
When do we celebrate International Women's Day?
March 8th
Born into slavery in Maryland, she escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
What is the full name of the second female US Supreme Court Justice nicknamed RBG?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Laurel Hubbard made Olympic history by becoming the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Games. What country did she complete for? The United States, France, Mexico, New Zealand
New Zealand
Her fans refer to themselves as the Bey Hive. She was the top-selling artist of the 2000s.
Beyonce
February is Black History month, while March is ____ History Month.
Women's
American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man.
Rosa Parks
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was the world's first elected female head of government. Which country did she govern? France, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Egypt
Sri Lanka
This country's women's soccer team has won the most world cups.
The United States
Bonus question: 200 points
Why did five of the U.S. Women’s National Team players file a lawsuit to the U.S. Soccer Federation? Equal Pay
This current music sensation started her career as a flautist and transformed into one of pop music’s most respected figures. She was named one of The Advocate’s 2020 Women of the Year for her work in promoting Black and LGBTQ+ artists. Famous line from one of her songs “Woke up feelin’ like I just might run for president. Even if there ain’t no precedent, switchin’ up the messaging. I’m about to add a little estrogen” (“Like a Girl”) Who is this artist?
Lizzo
The official color for International Women's Day is?
Purple
Pakistani activist for female education and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. She was almost killed at the age of 15 (in 2012) for her beliefs and outspoken views on education for women.
Malala Yousafzai
Michelle Wu is the first woman and first Asian American to be elected mayor in what U.S. city?
Boston, MA
American gymnast, an Olympic gold medal winner and the first Hmong American. She is the 2020 Olympic all-around champion and uneven bars bronze medalist.
Suni Lee
The youngest artist to win all four major Grammy categories: Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.
Billie Eilish
In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated the first official International Women's Day on March 19. In what year did the UN celebrate its first official International Women's Day? 1915, 1958 or 1975?
1975
As depicted in the popular movie from a couple of years ago, NASA employed human computers to do the math needed to make the space program possible. Many of these women were African Americans who worked in segregated offices. What is the name of the movie?
Hidden Figures
She was the first female Chancellor of Germany from 2005-2021, President of the EU in 2007, and Senior G7 Leader in 2014
Angela Merkel
When did women first compete in the Olympic Games?
1900
Called the "Queen of Soul" this R&B singer demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Aretha Franklin
What’s the theme for International Women’s Day 2025?
“Accelerate Action” calls for rapid advancements in gender equality
Planned a coup to overthrow her wildly unpopular husband Peter III, and then named herself Empress of the Russian Empire in 1762. She is credited for modernizing Russia and established the first state-funded school for girls, reeled back the power of the church within the state and encouraged the development of the economy, trade and the arts.
Catherine the Great