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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

Who is known as the "Queen of YouTube" and has a massive following for her art tutorials and demonstrations?

  1. Jenna Marbles

  2. PewDiePie

  3. MrBeast

  4. Liza Koshy
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Jenna Marbles is a popular YouTuber known for her comedic videos, vlogs, and art tutorials. She gained immense popularity for her unique and entertaining approach to creating art.

Multiple choice

Who is the artist and illustrator who gained popularity through her Instagram account, where she shares her whimsical and colorful illustrations and creative process?

  1. Gemma Correll

  2. Lisa Congdon

  3. Mindy Kaling

  4. Amy Schumer
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Gemma Correll is an artist and illustrator known for her whimsical and colorful illustrations. She gained popularity through her Instagram account, where she shares her creative process, behind-the-scenes content, and finished artwork, capturing the attention of a large following.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Color Purple", what is the name of the young African-American woman who finds solace and strength in music and her relationships with other women?

  1. Celie Harris Johnson

  2. Nettie Harris

  3. Shug Avery

  4. Sofia Johnson
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Celie Harris Johnson is the protagonist of the novel, who endures years of abuse and hardship before finding happiness and fulfillment.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Joy Luck Club", what is the name of the group of Chinese-American women who meet regularly to share their stories and experiences?

  1. Suyuan Woo

  2. An-mei Hsu

  3. Lindo Jong

  4. Ying-ying St. Clair
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Suyuan Woo, An-mei Hsu, Lindo Jong, and Ying-ying St. Clair are the four main characters of the novel.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Katharine Hepburn

  3. Ingrid Bergman

  4. Elizabeth Taylor
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Meryl Streep has won three Academy Awards for Best Actress, for her roles in 'Kramer vs. Kramer' (1979), 'Sophie's Choice' (1982), and 'The Iron Lady' (2011).

Multiple choice

Who is the highest-grossing actress of all time?

  1. Scarlett Johansson

  2. Gal Gadot

  3. Cameron Diaz

  4. Emma Watson
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Scarlett Johansson is the highest-grossing actress of all time, with her films grossing over $14 billion worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which actress has the most Academy Award nominations?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Katharine Hepburn

  3. Jack Nicholson

  4. Ingrid Bergman
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Meryl Streep has received 21 Academy Award nominations, more than any other actor or actress.

Multiple choice

Who is the highest-paid actress of all time?

  1. Scarlett Johansson

  2. Gal Gadot

  3. Cameron Diaz

  4. Emma Watson
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Scarlett Johansson is the highest-paid actress of all time, earning over $56 million in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won the most Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Katharine Hepburn

  3. Ingrid Bergman

  4. Elizabeth Taylor
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Meryl Streep has won eight Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress, more than any other actress.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won the most BAFTA Awards for Best Actress?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Judi Dench

  3. Maggie Smith

  4. Helen Mirren
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Meryl Streep has won three BAFTA Awards for Best Actress, more than any other actress.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most famous burlesque performers?

  1. Gypsy Rose Lee

  2. Sally Rand

  3. Mae West

  4. All of the above
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Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, and Mae West are all famous burlesque performers.

Multiple choice

Which actress has won the most Golden Bauhinia Awards?

  1. Maggie Cheung

  2. Anita Mui

  3. Michelle Yeoh

  4. Carina Lau
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Maggie Cheung has won the most Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Actress.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to receive a doctorate in geography?

  1. Ellen Churchill Semple

  2. Gertrude Bell

  3. Isabella Bird

  4. Mary Kingsley
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Ellen Churchill Semple was the first woman to receive a doctorate in geography. She received her degree from the University of Chicago in 1899.

Multiple choice

Who was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Toni Morrison

  2. Maya Angelou

  3. Alice Walker

  4. Zora Neale Hurston
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Toni Morrison was an American novelist, editor, and professor who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She was the first African-American woman to win the prize.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Pearl S. Buck

  2. Gabriela Mistral

  3. Nadine Gordimer

  4. Gao Xingjian
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Pearl S. Buck was an American novelist, short story writer, and biographer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938. She was the first Asian woman to win the prize.