How Well Do You Know Women in Politics?

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The world's first female prime minister ruled what country?
Norway
Sri Lanka
England

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Victoria Woodhull was the first American woman to do what?
Run for governor
Run for president
Run for mayor

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Margaret Thatcher was the youngest woman in her country to do what?
Run for parliament
Go to college
Become a party leader

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Shirley Chisholm, America's first black woman elected to Congress, hailed from what state?
Tennessee
California
New York

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What was the first country to grant women the right to vote?
Switzerland
New Zealand
France

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True or false: America's first female mayor was elected as a joke.
True
False

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How many women were elected heads of state in the 20th century?
13
28
61

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What was the first state to elect a female governor?
Delaware
Maine
Wyoming

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What percentage of people polled have said that women would make better political leaders?
6 percent
21 percent
47 percent

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In 2012, women were heads of state in how many countries?
5
17
28

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Which Nordic country was the first to establish a cabinet with equal numbers of men and women?
Sweden
Norway
Iceland

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True or false: Male and female candidates are equally likely to get elected.
True
False
Based on the result of this quiz, you are female fun! While you might not know female politicians especially well just yet, you're sure on your way! Knowing about all of the aspects of politics is important, especially when it comes to the females in politics. Well done!

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are female fantastic! When it comes to women in politics you know way more than the average person. From the first female mayor in the US to the first presidential candidate, you are well versed in the role of females in politics.

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Based on this quiz you are totally female fabulous! You know and love female political leaders! You champion the female cause and are looking forward to the day when women have an even greater role in politics than they already do. We commend you for supporting the female cause!

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Women are taking the political world by storm. It's time to see just how much you know about women in politics! Take these 12 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
1
The world's first female prime minister ruled what country?
Norway
Sri Lanka
England
2
Victoria Woodhull was the first American woman to do what?
Run for governor
Run for president
Run for mayor
3
Margaret Thatcher was the youngest woman in her country to do what?
Run for parliament
Go to college
Become a party leader
4
Shirley Chisholm, America's first black woman elected to Congress, hailed from what state?
Tennessee
California
New York
5
What was the first country to grant women the right to vote?
Switzerland
New Zealand
France
6
True or false: America's first female mayor was elected as a joke.
True
False
7
How many women were elected heads of state in the 20th century?
13
28
61
8
What was the first state to elect a female governor?
Delaware
Maine
Wyoming
9
What percentage of people polled have said that women would make better political leaders?
6 percent
21 percent
47 percent
10
In 2012, women were heads of state in how many countries?
5
17
28
11
Which Nordic country was the first to establish a cabinet with equal numbers of men and women?
Sweden
Norway
Iceland
12
True or false: Male and female candidates are equally likely to get elected.
True
False