Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to celebrate the incredible contributions women have made across every field—often in the face of adversity and against the odds. It’s a time to honor the pioneers, the rebels, the leaders, and the everyday heroes whose stories deserve to be remembered and shared.
Women Who Made History
So how much do you really know about the trailblazing women who’ve achieved these groundbreaking “firsts” and other feats? Put your knowledge to the test with our Women’s History Quiz!
- 1. Architect and artist Maya Lin designed which national monument now standing in Washington, D.C.?
- 2. What innovation did actress Hedy Lamarr receive a U.S. patent for during WWII?
- 3. Jeannette Rankin of Montana was the first woman to serve in which part of the U.S. federal government?
- 4. Who is the author of the memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
- 5. Who was the first woman selected for the original seven-member cast of Saturday Night Live?
- 6. Which astronaut was the first woman to command the International Space Station?
- 7. Who was the first woman honored as an EGOT?
- 8. Which movie did Rita Moreno win an Academy Award for?
- 9. What issue is journalist Ida B. Wells known for covering in the late 1890s?
- 10. Which woman worked for the Office of Strategic Services (the precursor to the CIA) before becoming a chef?
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