If You Love History You Should Get 12/12 On This Famous Women Quiz

Olivia James

This ain’t your mama’s history…or rather this ain’t your daddy’s history, because this history quiz is for and about the ladies whose accomplishments don’t always get included in our high school curriculum. We’re starting before the U.S. was even founded, and hitting some of the most aShow More

From science and technology, to arts, to civil rights, women have made impressive contributions in all kinds of areas. If you can name the first woman to orbit the earth, a couple of famous painters, and the advocates who helped women earn the right to vote, you’re in great shape for this quiz.

Pull out your history books, flip to your favorite famous lady, and let’s get this party started! Ladies only. It’s time to see how well you know the most famous women in history. Can you remember their names?

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Queen Isabella I gave money to Columbus to sponsor his explorations. Which country did she rule?

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If You Love History You Should Get 12/12 On This Famous Women Quiz

Queen Isabella I gave money to Columbus to sponsor his explorations. Which country did she rule?

This woman was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic, but later disappeared mysteriously.

This woman was an advocate for civil rights, most famously sparking the Alabama Bus Boycott when she refused to stand on a bus.

What is the name of the first woman to orbit the Earth?

Many of us know this person because of her early life and disabilities, but she went on to advocate for disabled rights, including technology for the blind.

This woman was an 18-time Grand Slam tennis champion. But that's not the coolest thing about her. She was a spy in WWII and an advocate for the racial integration of her sport. What's her name?

This woman co-founded the United Farm Workers to advocate for better conditions for migrant workers.

This woman was a physicist and chemist who did groundbreaking work on radioactivity.

Which coin is Susan B. Anthony featured on?

This famous painter is well known for her thick unibrow and her powerful self portraits.

This woman was known as the Iron Lady.

This woman was part of the founding of early feminism, and founded Ms. magazine.

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Queen Isabella I gave money to Columbus to sponsor his explorations. Which country did she rule?

This woman was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic, but later disappeared mysteriously.

This woman was an advocate for civil rights, most famously sparking the Alabama Bus Boycott when she refused to stand on a bus.

What is the name of the first woman to orbit the Earth?

Many of us know this person because of her early life and disabilities, but she went on to advocate for disabled rights, including technology for the blind.

This woman was an 18-time Grand Slam tennis champion. But that's not the coolest thing about her. She was a spy in WWII and an advocate for the racial integration of her sport. What's her name?

This woman co-founded the United Farm Workers to advocate for better conditions for migrant workers.

This woman was a physicist and chemist who did groundbreaking work on radioactivity.

Which coin is Susan B. Anthony featured on?

This famous painter is well known for her thick unibrow and her powerful self portraits.

This woman was known as the Iron Lady.

This woman was part of the founding of early feminism, and founded Ms. magazine.

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

What did you get? Let us know in the comments!

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