History · General Awareness

Women in Media and History

3,114 Questions

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.

Historical female figuresFemale celebritiesWomen in politicsWomen in sports

Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice

Which composer was a supporter of the Women's Liberation Movement?

  1. Betty Friedan

  2. Gloria Steinem

  3. Shirley Chisholm

  4. Bella Abzug
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Betty Friedan was a supporter of the Women's Liberation Movement and used her book "The Feminine Mystique" to promote gender equality.

Multiple choice

In the film \"The Devil Inside\", what is the name of the young woman who travels to Italy to investigate her mother's death?

  1. Isabella Rossi

  2. Maria Rossi

  3. Sophia Rossi

  4. Valentina Rossi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Isabella Rossi is the young woman who travels to Italy to investigate her mother's death in \"The Devil Inside\".

Multiple choice

Who wrote the memoir \"The Woman Warrior\"?

  1. Maxine Hong Kingston

  2. Amy Tan

  3. Joy Luck Club

  4. The Joy Luck Club
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maxine Hong Kingston wrote the memoir \"The Woman Warrior\".

Multiple choice

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Native Americans?

  1. Shakira

  2. Jennifer Lopez

  3. Salma Hayek

  4. Zoe Saldana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shakira has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Native Americans.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Asian Americans?

  1. Lucy Liu

  2. Sandra Oh

  3. Michelle Yeoh

  4. Awkwafina
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lucy Liu has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Asian Americans.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Ellen DeGeneres

  2. RuPaul

  3. Laverne Cox

  4. Billy Porter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ellen DeGeneres has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among LGBTQ+ people.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography (Stone Butch Blues)?

  1. Leslie Feinberg

  2. Marsha P. Johnson

  3. Sylvia Rivera

  4. Audre Lorde
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Stone Butch Blues is an autobiography by Leslie Feinberg, first published in 1993. It is considered a classic of transgender literature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an autobiography of a bisexual woman?

  1. The Color Purple

  2. Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

  3. Giovanni's Room

  4. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name is an autobiography by Audre Lorde, first published in 1982. It is considered a classic of lesbian literature.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography (The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas)?

  1. Gertrude Stein

  2. Sylvia Beach

  3. Djuna Barnes

  4. Natalie Barney
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is an autobiography by Gertrude Stein, first published in 1933. It is considered a classic of lesbian literature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an autobiography of a bisexual woman?

  1. The Color Purple

  2. Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

  3. Giovanni's Room

  4. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name is an autobiography by Audre Lorde, first published in 1982. It is considered a classic of lesbian literature.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography (The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas)?

  1. Gertrude Stein

  2. Sylvia Beach

  3. Djuna Barnes

  4. Natalie Barney
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is an autobiography by Gertrude Stein, first published in 1933. It is considered a classic of lesbian literature.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography is written by a woman who survived the Rwandan genocide?

  1. Left to Tell

  2. A Thousand Hills

  3. We Are All Rwandans

  4. The Girl Who Smiled Beads
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Left to Tell is an autobiography written by Immaculée Ilibagiza, a woman who survived the Rwandan genocide.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography is written by a woman who was born into a wealthy family and became a famous artist?

  1. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

  2. The Life of Georgia O'Keeffe

  3. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

  4. The Story of My Life
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is an autobiography written by Alice B. Toklas, a woman who was born into a wealthy family and became a famous artist.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography is written by a woman who was born into a royal family and became a famous queen?

  1. The Autobiography of Queen Victoria

  2. The Life of Elizabeth I

  3. The Story of My Life

  4. The Autobiography of Catherine the Great
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Autobiography of Queen Victoria is an autobiography written by Queen Victoria, a woman who was born into a royal family and became a famous queen.

Multiple choice

Which author was involved in a sex scandal in 1998?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. Monica Lewinsky

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky were both involved in a sex scandal in 1998.