Women's History Month Trivia

Civil Rights

100

My famous "stand" against inequality, eventually led to the Civil Rights Movement. 

 Rosa Parks

200

Although she did not grow up in the community, she spent years learning her culture and teaching others. Why and who was she?

Wionna Laduke

300

Her famous speech "Ain't I a Woman" spoke about the lack of equal rights for African-American women. 

Sojourner Truth 

400

For two days in July 1848, a group of women met for the first time to discusss social, civil, and political unjust.

Seneca Falls Convention

500

I am known for the uprise of women working in factories during WW2. My famous slogan "We Can Do It" is still talked about to this day.

Rosie the Riveter

American History & Politics

100

I am the first African-American and Indian-American women in the second highest role in the executive branch.

Kamala Harris

200

I was the first Hispanic woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

Sonia Sotomayor

300

This woman (D-California) became the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007.

Who is Nancy Pelosi?

400

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

Who is Hilary Clinton?

500

This U.S Congresswoman from San Mateo represents Redwood City to San Mateo in Congress. She supports and advocates women's rights in the military. She worked tirelessly for 18 years to fix the pay gap between men and women. 

Jackie Speier

Entertainment

100

This American television host, philanthropist, entrepreneur and media personality was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her first movie debut in 1985 was in The Color Purple. At the end of the 20th century Life Magazine listed her as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation, and in a cover story profile the magazine called her "America's Most Powerful Woman”. Who am I?

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

200

I am a very famous pop icon. I have won over 300 awards. The media portrays me in a bad light, however I just shake it off.

Taylor Swift

300

I am a well-loved pop icon from Texas. I currently have the most won Grammy awards.

Beyonce

400

Known as the "Queen of Jazz" she was the most popular female jazz singer for half a century in the 1900's. She faced adversity for the color of her skin, however she still sold over 40 million albums and traveled around the world to sing. 

Ella Fitzgerald 

500

I am the first sole women director to have directed a movie that made over $1 billion.

Greta Gerwig

Sports

100

My sister and I are two of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Name both for full points. Name the sister who recently retired in 2022 for a bonus point.

Serena and Venus Williams

200

I was the first gymnast to win six world all-around titles. To this day, I am known as the best U.S gymnast.

Simone Biles

300

I was the first African-American women to win three gold medals in the same race in the Olympics. 

Wilma Rudoplh

400

I have currently the BEST college basketball player. I play for Iowa.

Caitlin Clark

500

I am an Olympic champion, U.S. Champion and two- time world champion from Fremont, California.

Extra point: If you know what high school she went to.

Kristi Yamaguchi

Extra

100

What month do we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. Armed Forces?

What is the month of March?

200

People consider me a hero for the work I did in helping to cure cancer.

Marie Curie

300

I was born in the South-Side of Chicago. I became a lawyer. I became First Lady and now I inspire young women around the world through getting involved in STEM. 

Michelle Obama

400

My name is Jane Goodall, what was I famously known for researching. 

Chimpanzees

500

I was the first women Prime Minster. The country is in Asia. I helped create the country of Bangladesh. 

Indira Gandhi