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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 was the winner of the 2021 Turner Prize?

  1. Lubaina Himid

  2. Anthea Hamilton

  3. James Richards

  4. Ingrid Pollard
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Lubaina Himid won the Turner Prize for her exhibition 'Navigation Charts'.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series?

  1. The Crown

  2. The Handmaid's Tale

  3. Succession

  4. Better Call Saul
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The Crown won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for its fourth season.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the 2020 Academy Award for Best Actress?

  1. Renée Zellweger

  2. Scarlett Johansson

  3. Charlize Theron

  4. Cynthia Erivo
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Renée Zellweger won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Judy'.

Multiple choice

Which influential preservationist led the effort to save New York City's Grand Central Terminal from demolition in the 1970s?

  1. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

  2. Jane Jacobs

  3. Lady Bird Johnson

  4. Rachel Carson
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former First Lady of the United States, played a pivotal role in mobilizing public support and securing funding to save Grand Central Terminal from demolition.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Mother of Historic Preservation' in the United States?

  1. Julia Morgan

  2. Edith Wharton

  3. Harriet Tubman

  4. Eleanor Roosevelt
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Edith Wharton, a celebrated novelist and preservationist, is often referred to as the 'Mother of Historic Preservation' for her tireless efforts to protect historic buildings and landscapes.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for a sonnet?

  1. Edna St. Vincent Millay

  2. Marianne Moore

  3. Elizabeth Bishop

  4. Adrienne Rich
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Edna St. Vincent Millay was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for a sonnet, which she did in 1923 for her poem "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver."

Multiple choice

Who is known for her extensive research on chimpanzees and her groundbreaking discoveries about their social behavior and intelligence?

  1. Jane Goodall

  2. Dian Fossey

  3. Biruté Galdikas

  4. David Attenborough
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Jane Goodall is a British primatologist and anthropologist who has conducted extensive research on chimpanzees in Tanzania. Her work has provided valuable insights into their social behavior, intelligence, and emotional capabilities, challenging traditional views of human exceptionalism.

Multiple choice

Who is known for her advocacy for marine conservation and her work on the protection of coral reefs?

  1. Sylvia Earle

  2. George Rabb

  3. Russell Mittermeier

  4. Thomas Lovejoy
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Sylvia Earle is an American marine biologist, oceanographer, and explorer who has dedicated her life to marine conservation. She is known for her work on the protection of coral reefs and her advocacy for marine sanctuaries and sustainable ocean practices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first university in the United States to admit women?

  1. Oberlin College

  2. Mount Holyoke College

  3. Vassar College

  4. Smith College
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Oberlin College was the first university in the United States to admit women. It began admitting women in 1833.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first university in the United States to be founded by a woman?

  1. Mount Holyoke College

  2. Vassar College

  3. Smith College

  4. Wellesley College
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Mount Holyoke College was the first university in the United States to be founded by a woman. It was founded in 1837 by Mary Lyon.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Eliza Doolittle in the original Broadway production of My Fair Lady?

  1. Julie Andrews

  2. Audrey Hepburn

  3. Rex Harrison

  4. Stanley Holloway
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Julie Andrews originated the role of Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway premiere of My Fair Lady in 1956.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Elphaba in the original Broadway production of Wicked?

  1. Idina Menzel

  2. Kristin Chenoweth

  3. Carole Shelley

  4. Joel Grey
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Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway premiere of Wicked in 2003.

Multiple choice

Who played the role of Sweeney Todd in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

  1. Len Cariou

  2. Angela Lansbury

  3. Victor Garber

  4. Sarah Rice
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Len Cariou originated the role of Sweeney Todd in the Broadway premiere of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 1979.

Multiple choice

In her memoir, which actress and comedian recounts her experiences with addiction, mental health struggles, and her journey towards self-acceptance?

  1. Wild

  2. Yes Please

  3. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

  4. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
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In her memoir "Yes Please," Amy Poehler shares her personal journey, including her struggles with addiction and mental health, and her path to self-acceptance and empowerment.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity memoir explores the author's experiences as a child star and her rise to fame as a singer and actress?

  1. The Body Book

  2. Unfiltered: No Limits, No Excuses

  3. In Pieces

  4. Just Kids
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In her memoir "In Pieces," Sally Field delves into her experiences as a child star and her journey to becoming a renowned actress, sharing her struggles and triumphs along the way.