Women's History Month

Sports

100

I was a sickly child (I had polio) but grew up to be a track star. My initials are WR. I participated in several Olympic Games. Who am I? 

Wilma Rudolph

200

I am an American artistic gymnast. I have 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. I am the most decorated gymnast in history.My husband's name is Jonathan Owens. I am originally from Ohio. 

Simone Biles 

300

I am an American former professional tennis player. I played tennis with my sister with our dad as our coach. I am currently married with a daughter of my own. Who am I? 

Serena Williams 

400

 I am an American competitive swimmer. I have won nine Olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. I am from the Washington DC area. Who am I?

Katie Ledecky

500

I am an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association. I  played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and am one of the greatest college basketball players. Who am I? 

Caitlin Clark 

Historical Figures

100

The dates of my life were 1820-1906. I worked hard at getting women the right to vote. Sadly, women didn't get the right to vote until 14 years after I died. It was the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and it was approved in 1920. 

Susan B. Anthony 

200

 The dates of my life were December 9, 1906 – January 1, 1992. I was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and United States Navy rear admiral. I was one of the first computer programmers. Who am I? 

Grace Hopper 

300

The dates of my life were March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020. I was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 - 2020. Who am I? 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg 

400

The dates of my life were  (1884–1962) . I was the First Lady of the United States when my husband, Franklin Roosevelt was in office. By the way, he was President for 4 terms. I cared about everyone and went into he community to meet Americans around the country. Who am I? 

Eleanor Roosevelt

500

I helped free many slaves along the Underground Railroad route to the north. Who am I?

Harriet Tubman

Arts and Poetry

100

The dates of my life were 1895-1965. I am considered one of the most famous photographers in the country. I took lots of pictures that depicted hard living during the Great Depression. Who am I? 

Dorothea Lange 

200

The dates of my life were December 10, 1830 to May 15, 1886. I liked write poems about nature and more. I only became famous for my poetry after my life was over. I am highly regarding as one of the best poets ever. I spent most of my life in Massachussetts. Who am I?  

Emily Dickinson 

300

I wrote the poem Still I Rise. I also gave a poem at an inauguration. I presented at Bill Clinton's inauguration. I have also been good friends with Oprah Winfrey throughout my lifetime. I wrote many books and did lots of public speaking. The dates of my life were  April 4, 1928, to May 28, 2014. Who am I? 

Maya Angelou

400

I am one of the most famous Mexican artists of all time; I captured people’s imaginations with my surrealistic paintings. I often did self-portraits that highlighted my beautiful face and wide eyebrows. Who am I? 

Frida Kahlo

500

At Joe Biden's inauguration, I presented my poem, The Hill We Climb. Who am I? 

Amanda Gorman 

Firsts

100

I was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 to 2006. President Ronald Reagan nominated me, and I was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice. 

Sandra Day O'Connor 

200

I was the First American woman in space in 1983. Who am I? 

Sally Ride 

300

I was the First woman Vice President of the United States. Who am I? 

Kamala Harris 

400

I was the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Who am I? 

 Elizabeth Blackwell

500

I was the first woman to woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Who am I? 

Amelia Earhart 

General Knowledge

100

I am 42 and was born in Wisconsin. I really love cars and like to drive really fast. I began Karting at the age of 10. I am the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing. Who am I?  

Danica Patrick 

200

I am an attorney and author, and my husband was the 44th President of the United States of America. I have two daughters named Sasha and Malia.  I currently live in Washington, DC, and travel to make motivational speeches around the country. Who am I? 

Michelle Obama 

300

The dates of my life were November 7, 1867, to July 4, 1934. I was born in Poland. I did lots of work with medicine and radiology. I won several Nobel Prizes in my day. Some people say I may have died because of my years of radiation exposure. But while I was alive, I did a lot of good. Who am I? 

Marie Curie 

400

I am American politician and activist serving since 2019 as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district. I am a member of the Democratic Party. I am from the Bronx which is one of the boroughs of New York City. I was born in 1989. Who am I? 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

500

I was an American physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, I became the first Black woman to travel to space as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. I was selected by NASA as an astronaut candidate in 1987 and served as an astronaut for six years. At NASA, I conducted experiments on space shuttles as a science mission specialist. Who am I? 

Mae Jemison