General Knowledge
When is International Women's Day Celebrated?
March 8
Have women always had the same rights and freedom that we do today?
United Kingdom, United States, or Germany?
United Kingdom
Who was the first female vice president of the United States?
Kamala Harris
NAME THE VOCABULARY WORD
just and impartial, without discrimination
FAIR
The achievements of women
Name one thing that women could not do 150 years ago.
- vote
- receive adequate medical attention
- own property
- earn equal pay to men
- go to all of the same public areas as men
- get a proper education
- wear pants
In which country is IWD celebrated by giving mimosa blossoms?
France, Italy, or Germany?
Italy
What did the National Women's Suffrage Association do?
NAME THE VOCABULARY WORD:
when all genders have the same access to resources, opportunities, and privileges
GENDER EQUALITY
True or false: On average, women earn the same amount of money in their jobs as men
False
Before women gained the right to vote, who made all of the political decisions?
Men
In which country is IWD celebrated by the men taking the role of cooking and cleaning the house?
Mexico, Portugal, or Russia?
Russia
Who is known for making a diary about her experiences hiding from the German Nazis during World War 2?
Anne Frank
NAME THE VOCABULARY WORD:
advocacy for women’s rights
FEMINISM
Name a stereotype about men or women.
- girls/women cannot throw a ball
- boys/men do not cry
- women must cook
- women must clean
- men must earn more money for their family
Name one other right that women gained AFTER gaining the right to vote.
- political representation
- equal pay
- access to greater opportunities
- working rights
Which country celebrates GIRL'S DAY on March 7th?
Russia, China, or France?
China
Name one of the 5 most successful female music artists of today.
- Taylor Swift
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna
- Adele
- Mariah Carey
NAME THE VOCABULARY WORD:
men and women doing the same work receive the same amount of money for their work
EQUAL PAY
What are we supposed to do on International Women's Day?
What year did women gain the right to vote?
1920
Which country gives flowers and holds protests for the rights of women on IWD?
Argentina, Spain, or Poland?
Argentina
What is the name of the Spanish woman football player who was the first to win the UEFA Women's Player of the Year award and Ballon d'Or Féminin twice in a row?
Alexia Putellas
NAME THE VOCABULARY WORD:
the right of women to vote
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE