Read each description of achievements and contributions. Choose the famous woman (20th or 21st century) who matches the description.
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1 She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry). Her pioneering research on radioactivity transformed science. Who is she?
- Lise Meitner
- Irène Joliot-Curie
- Marie Curie
- Rosalind Franklin
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Marie Curie won Nobel Prizes in Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911), becoming a trailblazer for women in science. -
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2 In 1955, her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger became a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement. She is known as 'the mother of the freedom movement.' Who is she?
- Claudette Colvin
- Dorothy Height
- Rosa Parks
- Ella Baker
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Rosa Parks' brave act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement. -
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3 She survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban at age 15 for advocating girls' education. Later she became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2014). Who is she?
- Ziauddin Yousafzai
- Malala Yousafzai
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
- Muzoon Almellehan
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Malala Yousafzai continues to advocate for girls' education worldwide through the Malala Fund. -
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4 A Mexican painter known for her powerful self-portraits exploring identity, pain, and feminism. Her works like 'The Two Fridas' have made her an icon of resilience and creativity. Who is she?
- Diego Rivera
- Rufino Tamayo
- Frida Kahlo
- Leonora Carrington
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Frida Kahlo's bold self-portraits and unapologetic exploration of female experience have made her a feminist icon. -
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5 The first female prime minister of the United Kingdom (1979–1990), known as the 'Iron Lady'. She implemented bold economic reforms and played a key role in the Falklands War. Who is she?
- Angela Merkel
- Indira Gandhi
- Golda Meir
- Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher was Britain's longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century and a transformative political leader. -
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6 She was the first American woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. An aviation pioneer and author, she disappeared mysteriously in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Who is she?
- Bessie Coleman
- Amelia Earhart
- Jacqueline Cochran
- Harriet Quimby
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Amelia Earhart set many aviation records and inspired generations of women pilots before her mysterious disappearance. -
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7 An Albanian-Indian nun and missionary who spent over 45 years serving the poor, sick, and orphaned in Kolkata, India. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Who is she?
- Mother Teresa
- Helen Keller
- Florence Nightingale
- Clara Barton
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Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and dedicated her life to the poorest of the poor. -
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8 The second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and a passionate advocate for gender equality and civil rights. She became a cultural icon known as 'The Notorious RBG'. Who is she?
- Sandra Day O'Connor
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Elena Kagan
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought tirelessly for gender equality and became a Supreme Court justice in 1993. -
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9 Legendary tennis player with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era. Off the court, she advocates for gender pay equity and racial justice. Who is she?
- Billie Jean King
- Venus Williams
- Serena Williams
- Martina Navratilova
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Serena Williams is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, both on and off the court. -
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10 The first woman to become Chancellor of Germany (2005–2021), a trained physicist who led the country through multiple crises and became one of the world's most influential leaders. Who is she?
- Ursula von der Leyen
- Angela Merkel
- Christine Lagarde
- Herta Däubler-Gmelin
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Angela Merkel steered Germany through the financial crisis, refugee crisis, and pandemic, becoming a global leader. -
Quiz: Identify 10 of the Most Inspiring Women of Our Time
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You scoredCorrect!Outstanding! You truly know your history. These women serve as a 'clarion statement' that all people are created equal.
