Famous Women in History Quiz

Who was the first female pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Harriet Quimby

• Bessie Coleman

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Amelia Earhart

Who sewed the first American flag, an important symbol for the country?

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

• Abigail Adams

What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the United States?

• She was a general during the American Revolution.

• She was the First Lady of the United States and an American activist.

• She was a famous American author.

• She was the President of the United States.

What significant document did Eleanor Roosevelt help write?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• The Bill of Rights

What did Harriet Tubman do after escaping slavery?

• She became a teacher.

• She helped many others escape along the route of the Underground Railroad.

• She wrote a book about her experiences.

• She moved to another country.

What challenges did Helen Keller overcome?

• She was blind and deaf.

• She was unable to speak.

• She had difficulty walking.

• She was unable to write.

How did Helen Keller learn to read?

• Using sign language.

• Using the Braille system.

• Using audio books.

• Using a special tutor.

What cause did Helen Keller dedicate her life to?

• Promoting women's rights.

• Helping people with disabilities.

• Teaching the Braille system.

• Writing autobiographies.

What did Jane Goodall dedicate most of her life to studying?

• Gorillas in North America

• Chimpanzees in the jungles of Asia and Africa

• Elephants in the savannas of Africa

• Marine life in the oceans

What was Mother Teresa's main contribution to society?

• Founding a technology company

• Helping people who were less fortunate than her

• Writing influential books on philosophy

• Becoming a world leader