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Women in Media and History

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Attempt a diverse range of questions highlighting the achievements of women in history, global media, politics, and literature. The set covers famous celebrities, historical firsts, influential leaders, and notable authors. This material helps build a strong foundation for the general knowledge sections of various competitive exams.

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Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a cinematographer?

  1. Rachel Morrison

  2. Ellen Kuras

  3. Maryse Alberti

  4. Reed Morano
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Explanation

Rachel Morrison's film "Black Panther" (2018) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female cinematographer, with a worldwide gross of over $1.3 billion.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as an editor?

  1. Thelma Schoonmaker

  2. Anne V. Coates

  3. Sally Menke

  4. Maryann Brandon
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Thelma Schoonmaker's film "Raging Bull" (1980) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female editor, with a worldwide gross of over $23 million.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a production designer?

  1. Hannah Beachler

  2. Catherine Martin

  3. Eve Stewart

  4. Nancy Haigh
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Hannah Beachler's film "Black Panther" (2018) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female production designer, with a worldwide gross of over $1.3 billion.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a costume designer?

  1. Ruth E. Carter

  2. Sandy Powell

  3. Colleen Atwood

  4. Jacqueline West
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Ruth E. Carter's film "Black Panther" (2018) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female costume designer, with a worldwide gross of over $1.3 billion.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a makeup artist?

  1. Ve Neill

  2. Linda DeAngelis

  3. Lois Burwell

  4. Jenny Shircore
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Ve Neill's film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female makeup artist, with a worldwide gross of over $654 million.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a hairstylist?

  1. Janie Bryant

  2. Jacqueline West

  3. Jenny Shircore

  4. Linda DeAngelis
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Janie Bryant's film "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female hairstylist, with a worldwide gross of over $378 million.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the highest-grossing film of all time as a sound designer?

  1. Ren Klyce

  2. Gloria Borders

  3. Per Hallberg

  4. Anna Behlmer
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Ren Klyce's film "Titanic" (1997) is the highest-grossing film of all time with a female sound designer, with a worldwide gross of over $2.1 billion.

Multiple choice

In The Hate U Give, Starr Carter's experiences with racial injustice and police brutality challenge her understanding of what?

  1. Justice

  2. Identity

  3. Privilege

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Starr Carter's experiences with racial injustice and police brutality challenge her understanding of justice, identity, and privilege.

Multiple choice

In Matched, Cassia Reyes's world is governed by a system that matches citizens for marriage based on what?

  1. Compatibility

  2. Genetics

  3. Social Status

  4. All of the above
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Cassia Reyes's world is governed by a system that matches citizens for marriage based on compatibility, genetics, and social status.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to lead a major American labor union?

  1. Rose Schneiderman

  2. Mary Harris Jones

  3. Florence Kelley

  4. Lillian Wald
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Rose Schneiderman was a Polish-American labor leader and suffragist. She was the first woman to lead a major American labor union, the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union.

Multiple choice

Which labor leader was known as the "Mother Jones"?

  1. Mary Harris Jones

  2. Rose Schneiderman

  3. Florence Kelley

  4. Lillian Wald
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Mary Harris Jones was an Irish-American labor leader and activist. She was known as the "Mother Jones" for her work organizing workers and leading strikes, particularly in the coal and steel industries.

Multiple choice

Who was the first African-American woman to serve as president of a major American labor union?

  1. Shirley Chisholm

  2. Barbara Jordan

  3. Wilma Mankiller

  4. Linda Chavez-Thompson
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Linda Chavez-Thompson was the first African-American woman to serve as president of a major American labor union. She was elected president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in 2004.

Multiple choice

Who was the leader of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) from 1934 to 1966?

  1. David Dubinsky

  2. Sidney Hillman

  3. Rose Schneiderman

  4. Mary Harris Jones
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David Dubinsky was the leader of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) from 1934 to 1966. He led the union through a period of great growth and militancy, and he was a strong advocate for workers' rights.

Multiple choice

Who is often referred to as the 'First Lady of Soul'?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Patti LaBelle

  3. Gladys Knight

  4. Nina Simone
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Explanation

Patti LaBelle earned the title 'First Lady of Soul' for her exceptional vocal range, dynamic performances, and contributions to the soul music genre.

Multiple choice

Which video artist is known for her works that explore the experiences of women in the Middle East and the intersection of personal and political struggles?

  1. Mona Hatoum

  2. Shirin Neshat

  3. Zarina Bhimji

  4. Ghada Amer
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Explanation

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian-born video artist whose works often explore the experiences of women in the Middle East, particularly in relation to issues of identity, power, and social change.