Women’s History Basics
Which month celebrates Women’s History Month?
A. February
B. May
C. March
D. April
C. March
What does the word suffrage mean?
A. The right to vote
B. The right to work
C. The right to travel
D. The right to speak
A. The right to vote
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Serena Williams
B. Amelia Earhart
C. Malala Yousafzai
D. Sarah Breedlove
B. Amelia Earhart
Who invented the first dishwasher?
A. Sarah Breedlove
B. Josephine Cochran
C. Malala Yousafzai
D. Serena Williams
B. Josephine Cochran
What major event showed support for women’s voting rights in New York City in 1915?
A. A march of over 25,000 women
B. A national holiday celebration
C. A presidential speech
D. A school protest
A. A march of over 25,000 women
What special day on March 8 celebrates women around the world?
A. Equality Day
B. Women’s Freedom Day
C. International Women’s Day
D. Women’s Achievement Day
C. International Women’s Day
Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?
A. 10th Amendment
B. 5th Amendment
C. 19th Amendment
D. 13th Amendment
C. 19th Amendment
Who fought for girls’ right to education around the world?
A. Malala Yousafzai
B. Amelia Earhart
C. Susan B. Anthony
D. Josephine Cochran
A. Malala Yousafzai
Who invented the circular saw?
A. Tabitha Babbitt
B. Amelia Earhart
C. Susan B. Anthony
D. Josephine Cochran
A. Tabitha Babbitt
Before 1920, what important right did women NOT have in the United States?
A. The right to own property
B. The right to vote
C. The right to attend school
D. The right to travel
B. The right to vote
What is the main purpose of Women’s History Month?
A. To celebrate women's contributions and achievements
B. To celebrate only women athletes
C. To honor presidents
D. To celebrate inventions only
A. To celebrate women's contributions and achievements
In what year was the 19th Amendment ratified?
A. 1920
B. 1950
C. 1987
D. 1905
A. 1920
Which tennis player is known for standing up for herself and others?
A. Malala Yousafzai
B. Amelia Earhart
C. Serena Williams
D. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
C. Serena Williams
Which president declared the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week in 1980?
A. Ronald Reagan
B. A. Jimmy Carter
C. Bill Clinton
D. Gerald Ford
B. A. Jimmy Carter
About how long did the fight for women’s voting rights take before success?
A. About 10 years
B. About 100 years
C. About 25 years
D. About 5 years
B. About 100 years
When did Congress designate the entire month of March as Women’s History Month?
A. 1987
B. 1970
C. 1920
D. 1995
A. 1987
Which two women were leaders in the fight for women’s voting rights?
A. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
B. Amelia Earhart and Serena Williams
C. Malala Yousafzai and Sarah Breedlove
D. Josephine Cochran and Tabitha Babbitt
A. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Who became the first woman self-made millionaire and was also known as Madam C. J. Walker?
A. Sarah Breedlove
B. Josephine Cochran
C. Tabitha Babbitt
D. Amelia Earhart
A. Sarah Breedlove
Which president did Susan B. Anthony meet with in 1905 about women’s voting rights?
A. George Washington
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Harry Truman
C. Theodore Roosevelt
Why were new laws created to protect women in the workplace?
A. To limit the jobs women can have
B. To make women work fewer hours
C. To replace male workers D. To make sure women are treated fairly
D. To make sure women are treated fairly
Why was the week of March 8 first chosen to celebrate women’s history?
A. It marks the start of the school year
B. It matches International Women’s Day
C. It celebrates the first woman president
D. It marks the invention of the dishwasher
B. It matches International Women’s Day
What important change happened after the 19th Amendment was ratified?
A. Women could run businesses
B. Women gained the right to vote in the United States
C. Women could travel freely
D. Women could become teachers
B. Women gained the right to vote in the United States
Which woman studied animal behavior and became a well-known American scientist?
A. Temple Grandin
B. Amelia Earhart
C. Serena Williams
D. Sarah Breedlove
A. Temple Grandin
Which woman became famous for becoming the first female self-made millionaire in the United States?
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Sarah Breedlove
C. Serena Williams
D. Malala Yousafzai
B. Sarah Breedlove
What document officially guaranteed women the right to vote in the United States?
A. The Constitution
B. Common Sense
C. The Declaration of Independence
D. The Bill of Rights
A. The Constitution