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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

the first woman Supreme Court justice?

  1. Patricia Harris

  2. Geraldine Ferraro

  3. Sandra Day O'Connor

  4. Madeleine Albright
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and became the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.

Multiple choice

the first woman (and first Latino) U.S. surgeon general?

  1. Dr. Antonia Novello

  2. Dr. Nancy Pelosi

  3. Dr. Janet Reno

  4. Dr. Sonia Sotomayor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Antonia Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic person to serve as the Surgeon General of the United States, appointed in 1990.

Multiple choice

the first Asian woman Cabinet member?

  1. Elaine Chao

  2. Eugene Trinh

  3. Ellison Onizuka

  4. Taylor Gun-jin Wang
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elaine Chao, born in Taiwan, became the first Asian American woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet position when she was appointed Secretary of Labor in 2001.

Multiple choice

first major-party woman Presidential candidate?

  1. Katharine Graham

  2. Susan B. Anthony

  3. Betty Friedan

  4. Shirley Chisholm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shirley Chisholm was the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 1972, and the first African American candidate for a major party's nomination.

Multiple choice

first woman Cabinet member?

  1. Isabella Baumfree

  2. Frances Perkins

  3. Catherine Brewer

  4. Katharine Graham
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet, appointed as Secretary of Labor by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.

Multiple choice

In 1878, who held the first White House Egg Roll?

  1. First Lady Michelle Obama

  2. First Lady Lucy Hayes

  3. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

  4. First Lady Barbara Bush
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First Lady Lucy Hayes is credited with hosting the first White House Easter Egg Roll in 1878 after the event was moved from the Capitol grounds.

Multiple choice

Portia de Rossi is the wife of _______.

  1. Ellen DeGeneres

  2. Ellen Page

  3. Jane Lynch

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

Portia de Rossi is married to the talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres. They have been married since 2008.