Famous Women
in History
in History
In 1955 this African American woman refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Rosa Parks
This Woman sang hits such as "I wanna Dance with Somebody" and "I will always love you"
Whitney Houston
Sleeping Beauty is about princess
Aurora
A modern author known for creating a Magical school for witches and wizards.
J.K. Rowling
In 1981 this woman married a prince becoming a princess in Great Britain she well known internationally, even after her divorce in 1996. For her charity work for sick children, the banning of landmines and for raising awareness about those affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS and mental illness.
Princess Diana
An American singer, songwriter and businesswoman. Dubbed as "Queen Bey" and a prominent cultural figure of the 21st century, she has been recognized for her artistry and performances, with Rolling Stone naming her one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Beyoncé
Which Disney princess has a pet tiger
Jasmine
True or False
Mary Ann Evans wrote under the pen name George Eliot.
TRUE
The alter ego of writer Mary Ann Evans, George Eliot, became one of the most important English novelists of the 19th century, along with Charles Dickens. The latter greatly admired the works of the non-existent Eliot and was among the few who suspected the truth behind this male pen name.
This Woman took up aviation in 1921, aged 24, and went on to break the women's altitude record the following year when she rose to 14,000 feet. In 1932 she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and over the next five years continued to break speed and flying records.
Amelia Earhart
She is country music royalty, recognized as having the most hits by a woman artist on Billboard's Hot Country songs chart. Throughout her career, she appealed to fan bases many country artists have trouble reaching; she also built one of music's first theme parks. While she is well known for her known primarily for her decades-long career in country music, she is also actress, and philanthropist.
Dolly Parton
Which Disney princess is not human
Ariel
One of the most famous figures in British history, This Woman's novels have gone on to become literary sensations. Well known for her book Pride and Prejudice.
Jane Austen
Final ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty, She was more than the famous beauty her subsequent, simplistic portrayals often depict. A formidable, politically shrewd monarch, she was directly involved in the running of a kingdom that faced challenges on many fronts.
Cleopatra
This Woman has grown from a teen country singer/songwriter into not only one of the biggest international pop superstars in this world, but one of the most influential. Becoming the first woman to replace her own hit song at#1 on the billboards.
Taylor Swift
This Disney princess takes the spot of her father, disguising herself as a man as she is technically unqualified to serve.
Mulan
Most famous for her works including Mrs Dalloway and A Room of One’s Own, the English author was also one of the founders of the influential literary set the Bloomsbury Group. Known for her book Mrs. Dalloway.
Virginia Woolf
This Woman born in Albania, was a Roman Catholic nun who lived in India for most of her life. In 1950 she founded the Missionaries of Charity which attracted many sisters who took vows of chastity, poverty, obedience and free service to the poorest of the poor. The work that the order undertook, in over 130 countries, included managing homes for people who were dying, soup kitchens, orphanages and schools.
Mother Teresa
This woman's impressive vocal range is just a 'Fantasy'. But what's more than that, she has helped set trends that are common in music today. As, a pop singer, embraced hip hop in the early stages in her career, teaming up with rappers on many of her songs.
Mariah Carey
What castle does Disney use as their logo
Cinderellas
Well known for her poetry, She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.
Maya Angelou