SPM Women's History Month Trivia

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When was International Women's Day started?

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1911

Answer explanation

International Women's Day was first celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, making 1911 the correct answer.

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What Black woman refused to give up her seat to a White man, in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, thus sparking the civil rights movement of the following decade?

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Rosa Parks

Answer explanation

Rosa Parks is the Black woman who famously refused to give up her seat to a White man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her act of defiance became a pivotal moment that ignited the civil rights movement.

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According to Guinness World Records, this rap artist shattered Queen Bey’s titles for Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot 100 entries by a female artist and Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Top 10 entries by a female artist.

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Cardi B

Answer explanation

Cardi B broke records previously held by Beyoncé for the Most simultaneous Billboard US Hot 100 entries and Most simultaneous Billboard US R&B/Hip-Hop Top 10 entries by a female artist, making her the correct answer.

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Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?

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Victoria Woodhull

Answer explanation

Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872, well before women gained the right to vote. Her candidacy marked a significant moment in U.S. history for women's political participation.

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When did officials of Little League Baseball announce that they would “defer to the changing social climate” and let girls play on their teams?

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1974

Answer explanation

In 1974, Little League Baseball officials announced they would allow girls to play on their teams, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards gender inclusion in sports.

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Who was the first Black woman elected to Congress?

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Shirley Chisolm

Answer explanation

Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, representing New York. She broke barriers and became a prominent figure in American politics, paving the way for future generations.

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What leading suffragist was arrested and convicted of attempting to vote in the 1872 election, and then was the first woman to appear on a US coin?

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Susan B. Anthony

Answer explanation

Susan B. Anthony was a leading suffragist who was arrested for voting in the 1872 election, highlighting the struggle for women's rights. She later became the first woman featured on a US coin, the silver dollar in 1979.

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Who was the first female artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year?

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Judy Garland

Answer explanation

Judy Garland was the first female artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1961 for her album 'Judy at Carnegie Hall'. This historic win set a precedent for future female artists in the music industry.

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What issue was teen activist Greta Thunberg talking about when she said in a speech to the UN, “Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming whether you like it or not.”

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Climate Change

Answer explanation

Greta Thunberg was addressing climate change in her speech to the UN. Her statement emphasizes the urgency of action against this global crisis, indicating that change is inevitable and necessary.

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When was the Equal Rights Amendment first introduced into Congress?

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1923

Answer explanation

The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced into Congress in 1923 by Alice Paul. This marked a significant step in the fight for gender equality in the United States.