by alex
Dive into the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history and culture with our Gay Test Quiz. From trailblazing icons to pivotal moments that shaped the community, this quiz will test your knowledge and celebrate the diversity and resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals. Ready to see how much you know? Let’s get started!
Questions Overview
1. Who was the first openly gay elected official in the United States?
Harvey Milk
Barney Frank
Tammy Baldwin
David Cicilline
2. Which landmark event is often considered the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
The Stonewall Riots
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot
The Mattachine Society’s founding
The Lavender Scare
3. Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
Netherlands
Canada
Spain
South Africa
4. What does the acronym ‘PFLAG’ stand for?
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Pride, Freedom, and Love for All Genders
People for LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Growth
Partners, Friends, and Allies of Gay People
5. Which symbol is widely recognized as a representation of LGBTQ+ pride?
Rainbow flag
Pink triangle
Lambda symbol
Purple hand
6. Who is the author of the groundbreaking book ‘Gender Trouble’?
Judith Butler
Michel Foucault
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
Adrienne Rich
7. Which U.S. Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?
Obergefell v. Hodges
Lawrence v. Texas
United States v. Windsor
Bowers v. Hardwick
8. Who is the first openly transgender person to be elected to a U.S. state legislature?
Danica Roem
Christine Hallquist
Sarah McBride
Andrea Jenkins
9. Which famous LGBTQ+ activist and drag queen was a prominent figure in the Stonewall Riots?
Marsha P. Johnson
Sylvia Rivera
RuPaul
Harvey Milk
10. What is the significance of the pink triangle in LGBTQ+ history?
It was used by Nazis to identify homosexuals in concentration camps.
It symbolizes love and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community.
It represents the fight for marriage equality.
It is a symbol of the transgender rights movement.
