American History
My real name is Elizabeth Griscom. I am credited for being the first maker of the American Flag and have a house named after me in Philadephia, PA.
A. Betsy Johnson
B. Betsy James
C. Betsy Ross
C. Betsy Ross
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ is an autobiography about the early years of what inspirational African-American writer and poet?
A. Maya Angelou
B. Emily Dickinson
C. Gwendolyn Brooks
A. Maya Angelou
This woman (D-California) became the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007.
A. Nancy Sinatra
B. Nancy Pelosi
C. Nancy Reagan
B. Nancy Pelosi
Born Frances Ethel Gumm in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She became an iconic voice of her generation, as well as the star of the beloved “Wizard of Oz.”
A. Judy Garland
B. Kathrine Hepburn
C. Betty Davis
A. Judy Garland
I am the first American woman to win the World Cup in downhill skiing. My last name is referred to in every city and town in America.
A. Beale Street
B. Picabo Street
C. Bourbon Street
B. Picabo Street
The richest woman in the world and is the billionaire heiress of L’Oreal (cosmetics company).
A. Alice Walton
B. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
c. Julia Flesher Koch
B. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain?
A. Angela Merkel
B. Theresa May
C. Margaret Thatcher
C. Margaret Thatcher
In 2009 this former Senator from New York became the U.S. Secretary of State, making her the first American First Lady ever elected to national office
A. Amy Klobuchar
B. Hillary Clinton
C. Elizabeth Warren
B. Hillary Clinton
Who was the highest-paid actress of 2019, according to Forbes?
A. Scarlett Johansson
B. Reese Witherspoon
C. Oprah Winfrey
A. Scarlett Johansson
This athlete has won six Olympic medals in her career. She's an heptathlon competitor and long jumper, and has represented the United States in three Olympic Games. Can you name her?
A. Florence Griffith Joyner
B. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
C. Marion Jones
B. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States (1872)?
A. Hilary Clinton
B. Kamala Harris
C. Victoria Woodhull
C. Victoria Woodhull
What celebrity has their dog cloned– twice?
A. Barbara Streisand
B. Liza Minnelli
C. Sophia Loren
A. Barbara Streisand
Who was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court appointed by President Reagan making her its first woman justice in the year 1981?
A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
B. Amy Coney Barrett
C. Sandra Day O'Connor
C. Sandra Day O'Connor
In 2011, women comprised this percentage of all directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films.
A. 0%
B. 100%
C. 50%
D. 18%
D. 18 %
The first person of color to win a Grand Slam title in tennis.
A. Serena Williams
B. Althea Gibson
C. Anna Kournikova
B. Althea Gibson
I was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, traveling from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Ireland in approximately 15 hours.
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Maggie Gee
C. Betty Gillies
A. Amelia Earhart
What was the first Disney animated film based on the life of a real person?
A. Moana
B. Pocahontas
C. Cinderella
B. Pocahontas
She was elected to the US Senate in 2006 and is the first female senator to represent Minnesota. She ran for the Democrat nomination in the 2020 presidential election, but she later dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden.
A. Amy Klobuchar
B. Cindy Hyde-Smith
C. Maxine Waters
A. Amy Klobuchar
Which musical legend is Jay-Z married to?
A. Rhianna
B. Beyonce
C. Cardi B
B. Beyonce
She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing—her victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.
A. Janet Guthrie
B. Susie Wolffe
C. Danica Patrick
C. Danica Patrick
In this year Congress delcared March as National Women's History Month. Since this date, a special Presdential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements or Americn women.
A. 1987
B. 1980
C. 2000
D. 100 B.C.
A. 1987
Who is the author of the classic horror novel Frankenstein?
A. Mary Shelly
B. Margaret Saville
C. Elizabeth Lavenza
A. Mary Shelly
An American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She served as the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, making her the longest-serving first lady of the United States.
A. Edith Roosevelt
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
C. Edna Roosevelt
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
What genre of music did Taylor Swift start in?
A. Rock
B. Jazz
C. Country
C. Country
Is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007. She is the daughter of a late legendary heavyweight champion.
A. Hana Ali
B. Laila Ali
C. Khaliah Ali
B. Laila Ali