A Run Through History for International Women's Day

The video celebrates International Women's Day by exploring the lives and contributions of notable women in history. It begins with an introduction to a Women's History run in London, highlighting figures like Queen Victoria, Mother Teresa, Marie Curie, Wangari Maathai, and Anne Frank. Each section delves into their achievements and impact on society, from social and political reforms to scientific discoveries and humanitarian efforts. The video concludes with a reflection on the importance of these women's legacies.

What significant reform did Queen Victoria support in 1838?

• The establishment of women's suffrage

• The abolition of slavery

• The abolition of child labor

• The introduction of free education

Where did Mother Teresa spend most of her life after leaving Macedonia?

• Ireland

• India

• United States

• Italy

What was Marie Curie the first woman to achieve?

• Publish a scientific journal

• Win a Nobel Prize

• Become a university professor

• Lead a scientific expedition

Which elements did Marie Curie discover?

• Radium and Polonium

• Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Uranium and Thorium

• Carbon and Helium

What movement did Wangari Maathai found?

• The Greenbelt Movement

• The Red Cross

• The Peace Corps

• The World Wildlife Fund

What is Anne Frank's diary best known for?

• Describing her experiences as a scientist

• Detailing her work in environmental activism

• Providing insights into life during the Nazi occupation

• Documenting her travels around Europe

What was the purpose of the tree planted outside the British Library in 1998?

• To honor Queen Victoria

• To commemorate Mother Teresa

• To remember Anne Frank and children killed in war

• To celebrate International Women's Day