HISTORY
How old was Rosa Parks when she died?
She was 92 years old.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and unique style.
Who is Marie Curie and what makes her important in science?
Marie Curie was a scientist who studied radioactivity and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Who is Anne Frank?
This young girl kept a diary while hiding during World War II, and her writing became one of the most famous books in the world.
Katherine Johnson worked for which organization?
NASA
What was Gandhi's daughter Indira famous for?
She was the first and only female prime minister of India.
This Colombian singer is known for songs like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka.”
Shakira
What impact did Katherine Johnson have on space exploration?
Katherine Johnson calculated flight paths for NASA missions, helping astronauts travel safely to space and back.
Who is Mary Shelley?
This female author wrote Frankenstein and helped create the science fiction genre.
Which movie tells the story of women mathematicians at NASA?
Hidden Figures.
Where did Amelia Earhart disappear?
She disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle.
This Mexican-American singer is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Selena Quintanilla
Who is Rosalind Franklin and what did she contribute to science?
Rosalind Franklin took important X ray images of DNA that helped scientists understand its structure.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This formerly enslaved woman shared her story and helped lead others to freedom, becoming a powerful voice for change.
Marie Curie was the first woman to win?
Nobel Prize.
Name the two women who were most famous for fighting for women's rights?
Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
She is one of the most popular female artists in Latin urban music.
Karol G
What did Jane Goodall discover about animals?
Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees and discovered that they use tools and have complex social behaviors.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This young female activist spoke out for girls’ education after surviving an attack, and her story has inspired people around the world.
Which prize is the highest honor for math, and Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to win?
Fields Medal.
Which woman is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale.
This was the first country in Latin America where women gained the right to vote (1929).
Ecuador
Who is Mae Jemison and why is she important?
Mae Jemison was the first Black woman to travel into space and inspired many people to pursue careers in science.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This African American poet became famous for her autobiographical works, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which shares her life experiences and challenges.
Sophie Germain made significant contributions in which mathematical field during the early 19th century?
Number Theory.