Famous Women in History MCQs 2026
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- Q1 easy
Who is known as the "Mother of Modern Physics"
💡 Explanation:Marie Curie conducted pioneering research on radioactivity and won Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry.
- Q2 medium
Which woman founded the American Red Cross
💡 Explanation:Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and served as its first president.
- Q3 easy
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing
💡 Explanation:Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing for her work during the Crimean War.
- Q4 hard
Who is the author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"
💡 Explanation:Mary Wollstonecraft wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" in 1792.
- Q5 medium
Who is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
💡 Explanation:Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932.
- Q6 easy
Who is known for her work with the poor in Kolkata
💡 Explanation:Mother Teresa dedicated her life to serving the poor in Kolkata and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
- Q7 hard
Who is the first woman to lead a country in the Americas
💡 Explanation:Isabel Perón became the first female president in the Americas, serving as President of Argentina in 1974.
- Q8 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the World Meteorological Organization
💡 Explanation:As of 2024, no woman has served as the head of the WMO, though Elena Manaenkova served as Deputy Secretary-General.
- Q9 hard
Who is the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Director
💡 Explanation:Julie Harris won the first Tony Award for Best Director? Actually, Garson Kanin was the first male winner; the first female winner was Cheryl Crawford in 1962.
- Q10 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the Food and Agriculture Organization
💡 Explanation:As of 2024, no woman has led the FAO.
- Q11 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the Catholic Church
💡 Explanation:The Catholic Church has never had a female Pope or leader.
- Q12 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the Royal Society
💡 Explanation:Dame Nancy Rothwell was the first woman to be the President of the Royal Society? Actually, no woman has held that position yet.
- Q13 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee
💡 Explanation:As of 2024, no woman has served as IOC President, though many have served as Vice Presidents.
- Q14 hard
Who is the first woman to run a major Wall Street bank
💡 Explanation:Beth A. Brooke was the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank as CFO of EY.
- Q15 hard
Who is the first woman to lead a major UN agency
💡 Explanation:Margaret Anstee was the first woman to lead a major UN agency, UNDP, in 1993.
- Q16 hard
Who is the first woman to walk on the Moon
💡 Explanation:No woman has walked on the Moon yet, but many have gone to space.
- Q17 medium
Who is known as the "Angel of the Battlefield"
💡 Explanation:Clara Barton was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her Civil War nursing work.
- Q18 hard
Who is known as the "Empress of the Blues"
💡 Explanation:Bessie Smith was known as the "Empress of the Blues" for her powerful singing.
- Q19 hard
Who is the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Japan
💡 Explanation:Japan has never had a female Prime Minister as of 2024.
- Q20 hard
Who is the first woman to lead the British Civil Service
💡 Explanation:Sue Gray was the first woman to lead the British Civil Service as Cabinet Secretary.