Women of Color
She is an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus. Her action helped to spark the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This woman is our first African American First Lady of the United States.
Who is Michelle Obama?
Name this highest-paid author in the world. Hint: it's a fantasy series.
Who is JK Rowling?
In the year 1920, this Constitutional Amendment gave women a voice and presence in political elections.
What is the 19 Constitutional Amendment?
This is the name of the young woman who wrote "The Diary of a Young Girl".
Who is Anne Frank?
This was the first African American woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp. Hint: She was born in 1820. A. Rosa Parks B. Martha Washington C. Harriet Tubman D. Toni Morrison
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This is the name of the first country to grant women the right to vote in the modern era. This happened in 1893. A. The United States B. Germany C. New Zealand D. Australia
What is New Zealand?
Lizzie Magie invented this popular board game, which was first known as "the Landlords game".
What is Monopoly?
I was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, traveling from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Ireland in approximately 15 hours.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. She ruled Egypt from 51-30 BC.
Who is Cleopatra?
This American television host, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and media personality. Her first movie debut in 1985 was in The Color Purple. At the end of the 20th century, Life Magazine listed her as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation. Who am I?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
First State to allow women the right to vote.
(A) New York (B) Wyoming (C) Michigan (D) Nebraska
What is Wyoming?
Stephenie Meyer is best known for this vampire romance series, which has gained worldwide recognition and been adapted for film.
What is Twilight?
My real name is Elizabeth Griscom. I am credited for being the first maker of the American Flag and have a house named after me in Philadelphia, PA.
Who is Betsy Ross?
This is a deaf and blind woman made famous by the story of her journey from isolation, as she learned to communicate. This story was made into a play called The Miracle Worker.
Who is Helen Keller?
This is the first woman of color to win an Oscar for acting. Hint: This happened in 2002. A. Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) B. Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) C. Halle Berry (Monster's Ball) D. Salma Hayek (Frida)
Who is Halle Berry?
1972 federal law that ensures equal funding for both male and female sports in schools.
What is Title IX (9)?
The Fab Five competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Which sport did they represent and win a team gold?
What is gymnastics?
This year, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month. Since this date, a special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements or American women. a. 1987 c. 1982 b. 2002 d. 1956
What is the year 1987?
This is the name of the Polish physicist and chemist who is famous for her pioneering research on radioactivity.
Who is Marie Curie?
This is the name of the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. A. Sonia Sotomayor B. Jennifer Lopez C. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez D. Frida Kahlo
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This woman (D-California) became the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
This female recording artist has the fourth-best-selling album of all time. This makes her the top-selling female artist. Hint: The Bodyguard
Who is Whitney Houston?
The first woman to be featured on U.S. coinage and a social activist, abolitionist, and leading figure in the early women’s rights movement, who joined with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the suffrage movement for women’s right to vote.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
This is a humanitarian and a nun who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. A humanitarian is someone who helps others. This woman's life mission was to help the needy, the hungry, and the poor. She was best known for her work in India.
Who is Mother Teresa?