Exceptional Women

Question 1

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for working for women's rights through peaceful means?

Accepted Answer

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Question 2

Sarah E. Goode invented the first computer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Billie Holiday's nickname was "Lady Day"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which Motown Records group was Diana Ross a member of?

Accepted Answer

The Supremes

Question 5

Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Diana Ross is an African American

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 7

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an Olympic athlete who competed in which events?

Accepted Answer

long jump and heptathlon

Question 8

Jackie Joyner-Kersee was named Greatest Female Athlete of All-Time by Sports Illustrated for Women

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Bessie Coleman took flight classes in France.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Tina Turner won what award?

Accepted Answer

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Question 11

Marian Anderson was the first African American to be a member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Who is know as "The Queen of Rock and Roll"?

Accepted Answer

Tina Turner

Question 13

Who was the first African American invited to perform at the White House?

Accepted Answer

Marian Anderson

Question 14

Who was famous for her poetry?

Accepted Answer

Phillis Wheatley

Question 15

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf nickname was "Gold Girl" because she was so rich.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Rosa Parks actions encouraged other to demand equality.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Who was the first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre?

Accepted Answer

Misty Copeland

Question 18

Harriet Tubman served on a military rescue mission that saved over 750 slaves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

In what state did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat to a white man?

Accepted Answer

Alabama

Question 20

Serena Williams has won how many Grand Slam titles?

Accepted Answer

39

Question 21

Jackie Joyner-Kersee has won 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals at 4 different Olympic games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

Who was the first African American woman to publish a book?

Accepted Answer

Phillis Wheatley

Question 23

The Underground Railroad was the first subway system

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Who was a famous jazz singer and songwriter who's influences are still recognized today?

Accepted Answer

Billie Holiday

Question 25

Who was well known for her dangerous stunts?

Accepted Answer

Bessie Coleman

Question 26

Sojourner Truth grew up in a Dutch settlement and taught herself English.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first female head of state in South America.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African Americans to receive a paten for her folding cabinet bed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Who was one of the first women inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Sojourner Truth

Question 30

Who is a famous black American tennis player?

Accepted Answer

Serena Williams

Question 31

At what age did Misty Copeland begin ballet?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 32

Bessie Coleman was the first African American to become

Accepted Answer

a pilot

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