WorksheetsWomen Empowerment Quiz
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Who was the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice of the United States?
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sandra Day O'Connor
Eleanor Roosevelt
Which of the following women is known for her work with chimpanzees?
Jane Goodall
Wangari Maathai
Amelia Earhart
Mae Jemison
Who was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
Michelle Kwan
Frida Kahlo
Wangari Maathai
Dolores Huerta
Which of the following women is a famous diarist and a victim of the Holocaust?
Maria Tallchief
Anne Frank
Malala Yousafzai
Maya Angelou
Who is known for her activism in the Civil Rights Movement alongside Martin Luther King Jr.?
Coretta Scott King
Nancy Pelosi
Kamala Harris
Ruby Bridges
Which of these women is recognized for her efforts in education and for being the youngest Nobel Prize laureate?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Malala Yousafzai
Mae Jemison
What was Susan B. Anthony known for?
Inventing the telephone
Being a notorious American social reformer and women's rights activist
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Discovering electricity
Which amendment is named in honor of Susan B. Anthony?
The 5th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The 1st Amendment
The 26th Amendment
What is Sonia Sotomayor's view on equality in education?
"Education is the foundation of a successful society."
"Without education, there can be no progress."
"Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society."
"Education should be accessible to all, regardless of background."
What is significant about Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the Supreme Court?
She was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
She was the first Hispanic person to serve on the Supreme Court.
She was the youngest person to serve on the Supreme Court.
She was the first person from New York to serve on the Supreme Court.
Where was Sonia Sotomayor born?
Puerto Rico
The Bronx, New York
New York, New York
Washington D.C.
What personal challenge did Sonia Sotomayor face at the age of eight?
She was diagnosed with type I diabetes.
She lost her father.
She moved to New York from Puerto Rico.
She decided a famous case between players and team owners in Major League Baseball.
What does Anne Frank's diary detail?
Her experiences in school
Her life while hiding from the Germans during World War II
Her travels around the world
Her favorite hobbies
How many languages has Anne Frank's diary been translated into?
Over 30 languages
Over 50 languages
Over 65 languages
Over 80 languages
What was Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Tallchief's significant achievement in the world of ballet?
She was the first woman to perform a ballet solo.
She was the first Native American to hold the rank of prima ballerina.
She was the first to introduce modern dance to ballet.
She was the first ballet teacher in America.
What historic firsts did Ruth Bader Ginsburg achieve as a justice of the Supreme Court?
First female Chief Justice
First Jewish male justice
First Jewish female justice and the second woman to ever hold the position
First woman to ever hold the position
What was Ruth Bader Ginsburg an advocate for?
Environmental rights
Economic equality
Women's rights and gender equality
Educational reform
What year did Mo'ne Davis take the world by storm in the Little League World Series?
2012
2013
2014
2015
What was Mo'ne Davis' achievement in the 2014 Little League World Series of baseball?
She was the first African American girl to play in the competition.
She pitched a shutout and was the first girl to do so in the history of the tournament.
She was the fastest pitcher in the competition.
She won the most valuable player award.
What barrier is Mo'ne Davis credited with breaking down?
Between different sports leagues
Between professional and amateur athletes
Between girls and boys in sports
Between different age groups in sports
Michelle Kwan is known for combining what two elements in her figure skating?
Speed and precision
Artistry and elegance
Strength and flexibility
Agility and technique
What is Frida Kahlo de Rivera best known for?
Landscape paintings
Self-portraits
Abstract art
Sculptures
Which of the following elements did Frida Kahlo incorporate into her art?
Feathers, flowers, dancing, music, and texture
Geometric shapes and minimalism
Digital media and pop culture
Ocean scenes and marine life
What inspired Frida Kahlo's art style?
Modern European art
Traditional Mexican art
Asian calligraphy
African tribal art
What is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also known as?
AOC
ACC
ACO
OAC
What does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocate for?
Changes in immigration, health care, global warming, and equal rights
Changes in technology, education, and sports
Changes in finance, tourism, and local businesses
Changes in entertainment, climate denial, and historical preservation
What is Malala Yousafzai known for?
Winning a Nobel Prize in Literature
Becoming the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize
Giving a speech at the Oscars
Writing a bestselling science fiction novel
What is Dr. Jane Goodall known for?
Her studies on marine life
Her long-term study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania
Her work with pandas in China
Discovering a new species of insects
Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to win which prestigious award?
The Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Peace Prize
The Pulitzer Prize
The Booker Prize
What is Wangari Maathai known for developing?
The Blue Belt Movement
The Red Belt Movement
The Green Belt Movement
The Yellow Belt Movement
What significant environmental contribution did Wangari Maathai make in Kenya?
She introduced new agricultural techniques.
She led a campaign to clean up the rivers.
She reforested Kenya with the help of local women.
She established the first national park.
What was Amelia Earhart known for?
Being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
Inventing the first airplane
Being the first woman to sail solo around the world
Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
Who was Coretta Scott King?
A singer and civil rights activist
A children's book author
A professional athlete
A television personality
What was Coretta Scott King an advocate for?
Environmental protection
African-American equality
Technological advancement
Space exploration
What did Coretta Scott King incorporate into her civil rights work?
Dance
Music
Visual arts
Poetry
As Speaker, what is Nancy Pelosi fighting for?
Lowering education costs
Lowering health care costs
Increasing minimum wage
Reducing environmental pollution
What role did Sacagawea play in the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?
She was the expedition leader.
She was an interpreter and guide.
She was the official cartographer.
She was a financial sponsor.
From which river did the Lewis and Clark expedition start their westward journey?
Colorado River
Hudson River
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Who did Dolores Huerta organize migrant farmworkers with to become the United Farm Workers of America?
Cesar Chavez
Barack Obama
National Women's Hall of Fame
California Hall of Fame
What significant action did Ruby Bridges take in 1960?
She wrote a book about civil rights.
She became the first African-American student to attend an all-white elementary school in the Southern United States.
She led a protest march in New Orleans.
She started a campaign for public speaking.
Which quote is attributed to Ruby Bridges?
"Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it."
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
"Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail."
"The time is always right to do what is right."
What is Danai Gurira best known for?
Her roles in Black Panther and The Walking Dead
Her music career
Her work in science and technology
Her Olympic medals
What is the main goal of the organization founded by Danai Gurira?
To promote women in sports
To bring cognizance to the injustices faced by ladies globally
To support women in the tech industry
To fund female entrepreneurs
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in American politics?
She was a passive hostess with no involvement in politics.
She was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist.
She was only a writer and did not participate in politics.
She was solely an activist with no official political role.
How did Eleanor Roosevelt change the role of the First Lady of the United States?
By remaining a passive figure during her husband's presidency.
By becoming an outspoken politician and active political leader.
By focusing solely on hosting events and avoiding political issues.
By writing a newspaper column without engaging in political activities.
Which of the following activities did Eleanor Roosevelt engage in as First Lady?
She held press conferences on unimportant issues.
She avoided public speaking and leading marches.
She held press conferences on important issues, wrote a newspaper column, presented lectures, and led marches.
She only focused on children's causes without addressing women's rights.
What issues did Eleanor Roosevelt address during her time as First Lady?
Only environmental issues.
Only economic policies.
Women's rights and children's causes.
She did not address any specific issues.
What historic achievement is Kamala Harris known for?
She is the first female governor of a U.S. state.
She is the first female vice president of the United States.
She is the first female mayor of a major U.S. city.
She is the first female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
