Women's Day

Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?

• Canada

• Australia

• New Zealand 

• Japan

Answer explanation

With the signing of the Electoral Bill by Governor Lord Glasgow, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women in November 1893.

Which of the following was invented by a woman:

• Computer Algorithm

• Car engine

• Doorbell

• Wifi

Answer explanation

In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer programme in the world. Ada Lovelace added her own notes when translating the lectures of her mathematics professor. Later, she was credited with penning the world’s first computer algorithm.

Out of 192 countries how many have women as head of state?

• 10

• 37

• 63

• 29

Which of the following was invented by a woman:

• Typewriter

• Physiotherapy

• Fire Escape

• Escalator

Answer explanation

In 1887, in an effort to prevent the deaths of many living in multi-story buildings, Anna Connelly patented the exterior fire escape. Moreover, her invention resulted in the modification of the New York City building codes, and required residential buildings to have a secondary means of escape for emergencies.

The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is ________?

• Tawakkol Karman

• Alice Munro

• May-Britt Moser

• Malala Yousafzai

Answer explanation

Malala Yousafzai is Pakistani activist who, while a teenager, spoke out publicly against the prohibition on the education of girls. She later became the youngest recipient of the Noble Prize at age 17

in 2014 for her work

against the suppression of

children and young people

and for the right of all

children to education.

Which of the following was invented by a woman:

• Medical Syringe

• Latex Gloves

• Ball Point Pens

• Teflon

Answer explanation

Medical practitioners were using syringes that required the use of both hands to administer injections. In 1899, Letitia Geer designed a one-handed syringe that allowed a smooth and safe transfer of medicine into the body. Modern day medical syringes were adapted from her original design and are used today.

When is International Women's Day?

• It already happened

• March 8

• March 1

• March 10

Which colors are associated with International Women's Day?

• Purple, Green and White

• Pink, White and Red

• Gold, Green and Brown

• Purple, Pink and White

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

• Selma Lagerlof

• Grazia Deledda

• Marie Sklodowska Curie

• Jane Addams

Answer explanation

Marie Curie is a two time Noble Prize winner. She is famous for her work on radioactivity, her discovery of radium and polonium, and her huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer.

Who first suggested the idea of a National Women's Day?

• Clara Zetkin

• Theresa Malkiel

• Leon Trotsky

Answer explanation

Theresa Malkiel first suggested the observance of a ‘National Women’s Day’ in the US, a concept that was soon picked up by countries across Europe. She was particularly focused upon the mobilization of immigrant working women in demanding basic rights and equality.