Womens History Month

Women and Politics

100

What was the year women earned the right to vote?

1920

200

Who was the first women supreme court justice? -Ruth Bader Ginsburg -Sandra Day O'Connor -Hilary Clinton -Olivia Newton John

Sandra Day O'Connor

300

Who became the first female Secretary of State of the United States, appointed by President Clinton in 1997? -Madeleine Albright -Condoleezza Rice -Hillary Clinton -Gloria Estefan

Madeleine Albright

400

Where was the first Women's Rights Convention held in the United States?

Seneca Falls, New York

500

How many women are currently in the Senate? (out of 100)

25

Famous Inventions

100

This common office supply helps you fix your mistakes and was invented by Bessie Nesmith in 1951. It works best on white paper.

Liquid Paper (White Out)

200

This famous board game that can either lead to hours of fun or family arguments was invented by Elizabeth Magie in 1904.

Monopoly

300

This material, 5x stronger than steel, is used in radial tires, crash helmets, and bulletproof vests was invented in 1966 by Stephanie Kwolek.

Kevlar

400

Which of the following was not invented by a woman? -Fire escape -Rolling Pin -Hula Hoop -Alphabet Blocks

Hula Hoop was invented by Arthur "spud" Melin and Richard Knerr in 1958.

500

Which one of these WAS invented by a woman? -Jack Hammer -Leaf Blower -Circular Saw -Lawnmower

The Circular Saw was invented by Tabitha Babbitt in 1812.

Women in Literature and Film

100

In the movie Hidden Figures who played Dorothy Vaughn?

Octavia Spencer

200

Who was the first African American actress to win an Academy Award? -Oprah Winfrey -Hallie Berry -Whoppi Goldberg -Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel. She won best supporting actress for her role as "Mammy" in "Gone with the Wind."

300

Who is the famous author of "To Kill A Mockingbird"?

Harper Lee, who won the Pulitzer prize for the novel in 1961.

400

Who is the highest paid actress of 2023?

Sandra Bullock

500

Who is the highest paid female author of 2023? -Veronica Roth -Danielle Steel -JK Rowling -Nora Roberts

JK Rowling

Women in Fashion and Music

100

One of the top R & B female artists used to work with B2K

Jhene Aiko

200

What famous fashionista made pants and suits stylish for women in the 40's? -Dontella Versace -Coco Chanel -Diane Von Furstenburg. -Maria Prada

Coco Chanel

300

Recently released "Wild Side" was a member of 5th Harmony

Normani

400

What female singer performed at the 2013 halftime show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars? What social issues did address with her performance?

Beyoncé. Police Brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement.

500

Who was the first female African American fashion designer? -Michelle Obama -Zelda Wynn Valdes -Diana Ross -Ann Lowe

Ann Lowe

Who said it?

100

"At the end of the day we can endure more than we think we can"

Frida Kahlo

200

"Tremendous amounts of talent are being lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt."

Shirley Chisholm

300

"Knowing what must be done does away with fear."

Rosa Parks

400

"Extremists have shown what frightens them most: a girl with a book"

 Malala Yousafzai

500

"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own."

Michelle Obama