Women in Science
These two elements were discovered by Marie Curie. Hint: atomic #84 & 88.
What are radium and polonium.
This first female Supreme Court justice was nominated by President Regan in 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor.
Which of these two countries was the first to let women vote: New Zealand or Iceland?
New Zealand. In 1893 it was the first nation to enshrine universal woman suffrage.
She was a Mexican Painter. She was known for her surreal and very personal works.
Who is Frida Kahlo.
This actress recieved the most "best actress" nominations in the history of the Academy Awards.
Who is Meryl Streep?
The world's foremost authority on chimpanzees who redefined the longheld "differences" between humans and primates.
Who is Jane Goodall.
She was the first woman to fly solo across the atlantic?
Who is Amelia Earhart?
What year did women gain the right to vote?
1920.
She was a French fashion designer and business woman.
Who is Coco Chanel?
British author of numerous books including Emma and Sense and Sensibility?
Who is Jane Austen?
Virginia Apgar, the first woman to become a full professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, gave her name to a test used to determine what?
The health of newborn babies.
She was the fourth Prime Minister of Isreal from 1969-1974.
Who is Golda Meir?
Hilary Clinton played a significant role in politics at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. Which pair of positions did she hold in 2001?
First Lady and Senator.
She was an English writer of crime stories.
Who is Agatha Christie.
This actress WON the most "Best Actress awards at the Academy Awards.
Who is Katherine Hepburn.
This famous book written by a female author about the environment influenced President Kennedy to start testing for chemicals in the water. The book is called "Silent Springs". Who is the author?
Who is Rachel Carson.
This was the First British Prime Minister to serve the longest term in 150 years.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
Which of these two countries has the most women in parliment? Rwanda or New Zealand?
Rwanda.
She was an Argentine film actress, tango dancer, and singer.
Who is Tita Merello.
Hester Prynne is the protagonist of what novel?
What is The Scarlet Letter?
I am a British chemist who was instrumental in discovering the structure of DNA?
Who is Rosalind Franklin.
This is the highest position to have been held by a woman in Congress.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
Who was the first lawyer to successfully fight against gender discrimination?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
She is an American actress, writer,political activist, & former fashion model.She opposed the Vietnam War.
Who is Jane Fonda?
This winner of the 1961 Pulitizer Prize died in February of 2016.
Who is Harper Lee.