GAD TO KNOW QUIZ EASY ROUND

When was the official date for the celebration of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY?

• a.    March 3

• b.    March 8

• c. March 15

• d. March 25

2. What color of dress should be worn on all the Mondays of March or even color your hoods to signify support for women’s empowerment and gender equality?

• a. White

• b. Yellow

• c. Red

• d. Purple

3.   Who is the first Female President of the Philippine Republic?

• a. Gabriela Silang

• b. Corazon C. Aquino

• c. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

• d. Miriam Defensor- Santiago

4.   Who is the First Filipina known in our history to lead an uprising against a foreign power?

• a. Tandang Sora

• b. Gabriela Silang

• c. Teresa Magbanua

• d. Josefa Llanes Escoda

5.  Out of the 145 countries, the Philippines ranks __________ in the World Economic Forum’s 2015 Global Gender Gap index.

• a. 2nd

• b. 5th

• c. 7th

• d. 10th

6.   When was the Magna Carta of Women signed into law?

• a. 2005

• b. 2006

• c. 2007

• d. 2009

7.   Out of the 286 lawmakers in the Philippines, how many of them are females?

• a. 30

• b. 55

• c.79

• d. 108

8.   According to Philippines Commission on Women, in 2003-2028 Women Empowerment’s theme is _______________________________.

• a. WE Empower Everyone

• b.    WE Make Change Work for Women

• c. WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society

• d. Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility

9.   The Filipino weightlifter from Zamboanga City rose to fame after winning a silver Olympic medal in the 53 Kg-Division of the Women’s Weightlifting event during the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil. Who is this weightlifter?

• a.    Irish Magno

• b. Hidilyn Diaz

• c. Jaja Santiago

• d. Margielyn Didal

10.   She won the heart of the Filipinos for her undeniable wit, courage and powerful speeches and one-liners. The Filipinos might have lost her, but this political leader’s legacy will live on.

• a. Gabriela Silang

• b.    Corazon C. Aquino

• c.    Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

• d. Miriam Defensor-Santiago