Women's History Month

Question 1

Who was an advocate for women's right to vote?

Accepted Answer

Elvia Carrillo Puerto

Question 2

Who was Hernan Cortez's translator and interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Malinche

Question 3

Who was the first woman to win the World Food Prize in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Evangelina Villegas

Question 4

Who was the first female doctor in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Matilde Montoya

Question 5

Who is the first female president of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Claudia Sheinbaum

Question 6

Who was the first Mexican woman to win an Olympic gold medal?

Accepted Answer

Soraya Jimenez

Question 7

Who is one of the most famous female painters/artists from the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

Question 8

Who was known as "La Corregidora"

Accepted Answer

Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

Question 9

Who created plastic from cactus juice?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Pascoe Ortiz

Question 10

Who influenced Magical Realism in her work "Los recuerdos del porvenir"?

Accepted Answer

Elena Garro

Question 11

Who is a Mexican born actress renowned worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Salma Hayek

Question 12

Who wrote "Hombres necios"?

Accepted Answer

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Question 13

Who was a famous actress who starred in 47 movies?

Accepted Answer

Maria Felix

Question 14

Who is known as the Mulan of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Valentina

Question 15

Who is an active advocate for indigenous women's rights in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Hermelinda Tiburcio

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