Extraordinary Women Quiz: 10 Powerful Questions to Challenge Your Knowledge

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Extraordinary Women Quiz

Think you know extraordinary women? Test your knowledge with this inspiring quiz!

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1) The first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004) was?

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2) The first woman to lead the European Commission (2019) is?

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3) The first female Prime Minister of New Zealand (1997) was?

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4) Who became the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1996?

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5) Who was the first woman awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor (1865)?

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6) Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director (2009)?

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7) Who became Africa’s first female head of government when she served as Prime Minister of Burundi in 1993?

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8) Which Chinese‑born filmmaker became the first woman of color to win the Best Director Oscar (2021)?

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9) Who became the first female four‑star general in the U.S. Army (2008)?

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10) Which Indigenous Bolivian climber gained fame for summiting Aconcagua in traditional pollera dress (2022)?

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What is Extraordinary Women Quiz

A short, focused challenge that celebrates women who changed the world. The Extraordinary Women Quiz features 10 multiple-choice questions (three options each) and a simple pass mark of 7/10. It’s quick to play, easy to understand, and built to help you discover new names and stories.

What You’ll Explore

  • History & leadership: queens, reformers, heads of state, community organizers

  • Science & innovation: physicists, mathematicians, engineers, medical pioneers

  • Arts & literature: novelists, poets, painters, filmmakers

  • Social justice: advocates for civil rights, education, and equality

  • Sports: record-setters and barrier breakers

How the Quiz Works

  • Format: 10 questions, 3 answer choices each

  • Passing score: 70% (7 correct answers)

  • Goal: learn something new while testing what you already know

Why It Matters

This quiz highlights contributions that are often overlooked. Each question points to a real achievement or moment, encouraging curiosity and further reading. Whether you’re a student, educator, or casual learner, it’s a simple way to build a broader, more accurate view of history and culture.

Tips for a Better Score

  1. Read the full prompt. Small details often separate similar options.

  2. Eliminate one choice. Cutting an obvious outlier helps you focus.

  3. Think timelines. Place events or careers in their historical context.

  4. Use quick memory aids. Short mnemonics work well for lists and dates.

  5. Review misses. Note unfamiliar names and look them up afterward.

For Classrooms and Groups

Use the quiz as a warm-up, a quick checkpoint, or a conversation starter. After playing, pick one figure and read a short bio together. Resources from libraries, museums, and educational organizations can deepen the discussion for all ages.

FAQs

Is it free to play?
Yes.

Who is it for?
All ages—from students to lifelong learners.

Can I retake it?
You can try again to improve your score or reinforce what you learned.

What kinds of questions appear?
Achievements, milestones, firsts, and notable works across fields like science, arts, sports, and public service.

Why 10 questions and a 70% pass mark?
It keeps the experience brief and focused while still rewarding solid knowledge.

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John Peters

John turns financial data into clear, factual stories. He holds a degree in Accountancy and spent several audit seasons reconciling ledgers and verifying documentation. He studies business cases and is exploring future graduate study in management (MIT is one of the schools he’s considering; no current affiliation). Every piece is concise, well-sourced, and fact-checked, with prompt corrections when needed. Off the clock, he teaches budgeting to local teens and restores vintage bikes.

Note: Every quiz is reviewed by our Quiz Team, combining trustworthy facts with exciting gameplay.

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