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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.

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Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Sonia Sotomayer

  2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  3. Sandra Day O'Connor

  4. Oliver Wendell Holmes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by Ronald Reagan in 1981, becoming the first woman to serve on the bench.

Multiple choice
  1. Harriet Beecher Stowe

  2. Emily Dickinson

  3. Sojourner Truth

  4. Madame C.J. Walker

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Madame C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur who became one of the first female self-made millionaires in America by developing and marketing a successful line of hair care and cosmetics products for Black women.

Multiple choice
  1. She's too fat

  2. She's too skinny

  3. She's too ugly

  4. She's not coordinated

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This refers to a Riverdale plot where Cheryl initially rejects Betty from the cheer squad, telling her she's 'too fat.' This is character dialogue/plot point trivia from the show, not academic content. The answer reflects Cheryl's specific insulting remark in that episode.

Multiple choice
  1. Camila Mendes

  2. Cole Sprouse

  3. Betty Cooper

  4. Jenna Genter

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Camila Mendes portrays Veronica Lodge in Riverdale. This is basic casting trivia about the main character, requiring pop culture knowledge of the TV show's actors.

Multiple choice
  1. ARC-360 Heavy Bomber MKII

  2. Y-wing

  3. MG-100 StarFortress SF-17

  4. F-3200 Hyena Bomber MKIII

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Paige Tico served as a gunner on the MG-100 StarFortress SF-17, the heavy bombers used by the Resistance.

Multiple choice
  1. Korr Sella

  2. Nien Nunb

  3. Ello Asty

  4. Jess Pava

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Korr Sella was a Resistance aide and diplomat, not a pilot. Nien Nunb, Ello Asty, and Jess Pava were all pilots for the Resistance.

Multiple choice
  1. Princess Leia

  2. General Rieekan

  3. Admiral Piett

  4. Jan Dodonna

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

General Carlist Rieekan is the commander of the Rebel Alliance's Echo Base on the planet Hoth. He oversees the evacuation during the Imperial attack.

Multiple choice
  1. Jessica Chastain

  2. Sandra Bullock

  3. Anne Hathaway

  4. Natalie Portman

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sandra Bullock is the lead actress in all three of these films: Gravity (2013), Bird Box (2018), and The Blind Side (2009).

Multiple choice
  1. Uma Thurman

  2. Lucy Liu

  3. Scarlett Johansson

  4. Jennifer Aniston

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Uma Thurman played the lead role of The Bride (Beatrix Kiddo) in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.

Multiple choice
  1. Gal Gadot

  2. Scarlett Johansson

  3. Brie Larson

  4. Zoe Saldana

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Brie Larson portrays Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.