1. Who was the first woman to receive a PhD in computer science in the U.S.? Mary Kenneth Keller
2. She was a pioneering physicist who coined the term radioactivity and discovered two new elements: radium and polonium. Who is she? Marie Curie
3. Who sang the chart-topping song "My Heart Will Go On"? Celine Dion
4. Which 2016 movie portrayed the roles of 3 female African-American mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race? Hidden Figures
5. She spoke out about women's right to education. Shortly after, she survived a gunshot to the head. Who is she? Malala Yousafzai
6. International Women's Day originated more than 100 years ago, dating back to 1909. True
7. Who became the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series in 2021? Michaela Coel
8. Joan of Arc was nicknamed: 'The Warrior Saint'. False
9. Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. True
10. She called herself 'The Virgin Queen' because she chose to marry her country instead of a man. Who is she? Queen Elizabeth I
11. Which gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history after the 2024 Paris Olympics? Simone Biles
12. Beyoncé’s song Run the World (Girls) is an anthem for female empowerment, but what’s the first lyric in the song? **Girls, we run this motha! **
13. International Women's Day was originally called what? National Woman's Day
14. In 2020, the theme for International Women's Day was which? I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights
15. She became the first African-American female billionaire. Who is she? Oprah Winfrey
16. Amelia Earhart attempted to be the first person to fly around the world. She disappeared and her disappearance remained one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. True
17. In 2020, who became the first woman to win all four General Field categories in one Grammy Awards ceremony? Billie Eilish
18. Before they were known as 'Destiny's Child', they were called what? Girl's Tyme
19. What’s one of Dolly Parton’s most famous hidden talents? She secretly entered a Dolly Parton lookalike contest and lost
20. Cleopatra believed herself to be a living goddess, and she often used clever stagecraft to woo potential allies and reinforce her divine status. True
21. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Who is she? Amelia Earhart
22. Mother Teresa, a prolific Roman Catholic nun, was born in which country? Albania
23. In 2024, who became the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe? Lily Gladstone
24. Who is known to be the first female computer programmer? Ada Lovelace
25. The original Mary Poppins film was released on which year? 1964
26. She defined an entire literary genre and wrote classics such as Pride and Prejudice. Who is she? Jane Austen
27. What unexpected job did Amelia Earhart take before becoming a pilot? Social Worker
28. What is the name of the all-female group of park rangers that protect wildlife in South Africa? Black Mambas
29. This legendary heroine took her aged father's place in the conscription for the army by disguising herself as a man. Who is she? Hua Mulan
30. Viola Davis became the first black woman to win an Emmy for best actress in her role in which show? How to Get Away With Murder
31. Which Emma helped launched the UN Women campaign 'HeForShe' which advocates for gender equality? Emma Watson
32. Who became the first woman to serve as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2021? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
33. Which Ancient civilization gave women equal rights to the throne? Ancient Egypt
34. Who wrote the award-winning memoir, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"? Maya Angelou
35. Who became the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019 and continued to receive numerous accolades in the following years? Bernardine Evaristo
36. Her accounts of World War II shed light on Hitler's rise to power while living as a Jew in Germany. Who is she? Anne Franke
37. What did Jane Goodall name the first chimp she studied? David Greybeard
38. What sport did Billie Jean King famously beat a man in to prove gender equality? Tennis
39. Where was National Women's Day first celebrated? New York
40. What’s the most unexpected thing that Queen Elizabeth II did during her time in the military? Drove and fixed military trucks
41. Who was the first woman to be named TIME Person of the Year? Wallis Simpson
42. Who said "Truth is powerful and it prevails"? Sojourner Truth
43. Three quarters of the 10,000 staff members working on cracking German codes during WWII were women. True
44. Which famous actress was also an inventor and helped develop technology that led to Wi-Fi? Hedy Lamarr
45. What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg famously keep on her desk? A framed dissent collar
46. Which famous actress declined the role of Wonder Woman before Gal Gadot got it? Sandra Bullock
47. Which nickname was given to the all-female aviator crew who bombed Nazis by night in WWII? Night Witches
48. Who became the first female Vice President of the United States in 2021? Kamala Harris
49. Which of these absolutely iconic women turned down a marriage proposal from the King of England? Nancy Astor
