What significant event in 1975 marked a turning point for women's rights in Iceland?
TED: It's time for women to run for office | Halla Tomasdottir

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The formation of a women's political party
The introduction of equal pay legislation
A nationwide women's strike
The election of the first female president
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the first woman to be democratically elected as president in Iceland?
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Halla Tómasdóttir
Angela Merkel
Margaret Thatcher
3.
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What was the speaker's initial reaction when encouraged to run for president?
Immediate acceptance
Indifference
Doubt and hesitation
Excitement and eagerness
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What were the main challenges faced by the speaker during her presidential campaign?
Media bias, lack of resources, and political opposition
Lack of public support, media bias, and financial constraints
Political opposition, lack of resources, and public indifference
Media bias, lack of resources, and financial constraints
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the speaker innovate her campaign to overcome media challenges?
By hiring a famous PR firm
By collaborating with other candidates
By organizing large rallies
By using social media platforms like Facebook and Snapchat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the speaker's presidential campaign?
She lost with minimal support
She withdrew before the election
She came in second with significant support
She won the presidency
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What impact did the speaker's campaign have on young voters?
It confused them about political processes
It discouraged them from participating
It inspired them and increased their support
It had no significant impact
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