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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

Which branch of the United States military was the first to open all combat roles to women?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. Marine Corps
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Air Force was the first branch of the United States military to open all combat roles to women, in 1994.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Army?

  1. Katherine Johnson

  2. Margaret Chase Smith

  3. Shirley Chisholm

  4. Francisca Flores
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Katherine Johnson was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Army, from 2015 to 2017.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Navy?

  1. Sarah T. Hughes

  2. Joan M. Davenport

  3. Rachel L. Levine

  4. Janet L. Yellen
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Explanation

Sarah T. Hughes was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Navy, from 1999 to 2001.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Air Force?

  1. Sheila E. Widnall

  2. Deborah Lee James

  3. Heather A. Wilson

  4. Barbara M. Barrett
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Explanation

Sheila E. Widnall was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Air Force, from 1993 to 1997.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps?

  1. Linda L. Reynolds

  2. Kathleen H. Hicks

  3. Gina M. Ortiz Jones

  4. Margaret H. Woodward
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Explanation

Linda L. Reynolds was the first woman to serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps, from 2019 to 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Spanish actress has won the most Donostia Awards for Lifetime Achievement?

  1. Penélope Cruz

  2. Carmen Maura

  3. Victoria Abril

  4. Marisa Paredes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Marisa Paredes has won the most Donostia Awards for Lifetime Achievement, with a total of three awards.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Actress award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2019?

  1. Awkwafina

  2. Scarlett Johansson

  3. Renée Zellweger

  4. Charlize Theron
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Awkwafina, the lead actress in The Farewell, won the Best Actress award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2019.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2019?

  1. Laura Dern

  2. Margot Robbie

  3. Florence Pugh

  4. Scarlett Johansson
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Explanation

Laura Dern, the supporting actress in Marriage Story, won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2019.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 film 'Hidden Figures', which actress plays the role of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who made significant contributions to NASA's space program?

  1. Taraji P. Henson

  2. Octavia Spencer

  3. Janelle Monáe

  4. Kirsten Dunst
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Explanation

Taraji P. Henson portrays the role of Katherine Johnson in 'Hidden Figures', a film that tells the story of three African-American women mathematicians who played a crucial role in NASA's early space program.

Multiple choice

Who was the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom?

  1. Margaret Thatcher

  2. Theresa May

  3. Liz Truss

  4. Helen Clark
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Explanation

Margaret Thatcher served as the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity is known for her natural, no-makeup makeup look?

  1. Emma Watson

  2. Mila Kunis

  3. Gwyneth Paltrow

  4. Jennifer Aniston
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jennifer Aniston's signature makeup look is known for its natural, fresh appearance, with minimal foundation and a focus on enhancing her natural features.

Multiple choice

Who is famous for her signature red lip and winged eyeliner?

  1. Marilyn Monroe

  2. Audrey Hepburn

  3. Elizabeth Taylor

  4. Grace Kelly
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Explanation

Marilyn Monroe's signature makeup look includes a bold red lip and a winged eyeliner that extends beyond the outer corner of her eyes.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity is known for her signature cat-eye makeup and nude lips?

  1. Sophia Loren

  2. Brigitte Bardot

  3. Audrey Hepburn

  4. Elizabeth Taylor
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Explanation

Sophia Loren's signature makeup look features a dramatic cat-eye makeup with a thick line of eyeliner extending beyond the outer corner of her eyes, paired with a nude lip color.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the book \"Salsa: The Rhythm of the Barrios\"?

  1. Tito Puente

  2. Celia Cruz

  3. Hector Lavoe

  4. Miriam Jimenez
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Miriam Jimenez, a renowned Salsa dancer and choreographer, authored the book \"Salsa: The Rhythm of the Barrios\".

Multiple choice

Who was the first African American woman elected to Congress?

  1. Shirley Chisholm

  2. Rosa Parks

  3. Martin Luther King Jr.

  4. Malcolm X
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Explanation

Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983.