Famous Women in History Quiz

Women have shaped history in ways that often go unrecognized in textbooks. From the first female Prime Minister of the UK to scientists who changed our understanding of the physical world, their stories deserve a closer look - and if you enjoy testing your knowledge of major world events, you might also like the European History Quiz.

• Political firsts - who broke through barriers in government and leadership
• Scientific achievements, including the discovery of radioactive elements
• Civil rights history, like the famous bus protest by Rosa Parks in the American South
• Aviation records - the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (a story as gripping as any Famous Battle)
• How these women changed the world around them

Learning about these women gives you a fuller picture of history - one that goes beyond kings and generals. Knowing this background makes other history topics click too, whether that is reading about ancient empires or understanding how the Roman Emperors ruled during a time when women had almost no public voice at all.

More Quizzes to Try

If you are in the mood for more, check out the Weather and Climate Quiz for a change of pace, or go deeper into world history with the European History Quiz.