You must have heard the saying, "behind every great man is a great woman", or at least a variation of that. We celebrate the history-making achievements of men over the years, but rarely do we hear about the strong women who have accomplished similar feats. Here, we will put a spotlight on them.
The feminist movement is going strong today, but before it gained popularity, there was a lot of hard work to get it started. Gloria Steinem essentially began this movement by advocating for equal rights and cementing her status as a feminist icon. Mindy Kaling is a familiar name in the entertainment industry, but the multi-faceted artiste didn't have it easy. For an Indian plus-sized woman, the industry was extremely hard to break into, but she broke all boundaries and managed to lead her own sitcom.
Find out which strong woman from history you are most like in this quiz. Answer the following questions with your honest opinions. Based on your answers, we will tell you the badass historical woman you're most similar to.
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Which Historic Badass Woman Are You? Quiz Questions
Which historical site would you like to see in person?
Great Pyramid of Giza
I want to see something else!
Great Wall of China
Taj Mahal
Parthenon
Machu Picchu
Which form of humor is your favorite?
Improvisational
Dry
Satirical
Self-deprecating
Physical
I like other kinds of humor!
Wordplay
Dark
Choose a present-day badass woman!
Someone else comes to mind!
Beyoncé
Serena Williams
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Aung San Suu Kyi
Oprah Winfrey
Which extinct animal do you wish would make a comeback?
Tasmanian tiger
Spix's macaw
Mosasaur
Western black rhinoceros
Woolly mammoth
I wish something else existed!
Japanese sea lion
Dinosaur
Which of these art is most appealing to you?
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Composition with Red Blue and Yellow
Mona Lisa
The Starry Night
None of these appeal to me!
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog
Which of these cities would you want to tour around?
Moscow, Russia
I don't want to see these places!
Athens, Greece
Tokyo, Japan
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Cairo, Egypt
Pick a vintage form of technology you miss using!
Walkman
I don't miss these!
Gramophone
Typewriter
Rotary dial telephone
Boom Box
Which was your favorite subject in school?
I didn't like these subjects!
Science
English
Physical education
Mathematics
History
Pick a member of the Royals that you relate to the most!
Meghan Markle
Prince William
The Queen
Kate Middleton
I don't relate to them!
Prince Harry
Choose a historical method of transportation to use today!
I wouldn't use any of these!
Rafts
Trams
Chariots
Locomotives
Horses
Which period film do you enjoy watching?
The Favourite
I don't like these films!
Atonement
Gone With The Wind
Pride and Prejudice
Moulin Rouge
Which Shakespearean piece do you enjoy the most?
Much Ado About Nothing
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Hamlet
I don't really like his work!
Othello
Which male historical figure do you admire?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Christopher Columbus
I feel someone else is more admirable!
Winston Churchill
Abraham Lincoln
Albert Einstein
Which female-led movie do you enjoy the most?
I don't like these films!
Titanic
Black Swan
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Wonder Woman
Kill Bill
Choose an iconic moment by a woman that you are most proud of!
Aretha Franklin becoming the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I'm thinking of something else!
Billie Jean King winning the Battle of the Sexes
Malala Yousafzai becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner
Rosa Parks refusing to move from the front of the bus
The first woman going into space
10 Comments
You got: Hedy Lamarr!
The beautiful Hedy Lamarr may have started her career as a Hollywood actress, but instead of succumbing to the negative effects of being a celebrity, she focused on becoming an inventor. She created the system of wireless communication that our cell phones and Wi-Fi are based on! Even her movie career began because of her hard work. Just like her, you’re the perfect combination of beauty and brains. You may be taken as just a pretty face but you’ll work to prove your intelligence.
You got: Khutulun!
was a Mongolian warrior princess who was a perfect combination of strength and skill. She joined forces led by her great uncle to battle invaders. She was also a wrestler and in both her positions, she was undefeated. Knowing this, she said she’d only get married to someone who could defeat her. When challengers lost, they’d have to give her their horses. Just like her, you think stereotypes are meant to be proven wrong.
This reminds me of a storyline in One Piece. Cool…but, could get lonely.
Gertrude Bell I`ve never heard of her.
Khutulun idk who that was til 30sec ago but she sounds cool
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earheart.
Hedy Lamarr! Yasssss I love Hedy Lamarr.
Amelia Earhart, funny, because I live in Kansas as well.
Gertrude Bell
Not only was Gertrude Bell the first woman to be awarded a first-class modern history degree from the University of Oxford, the Brit also traveled the world twice. This made her one of the world’s most daring mountaineers, as she taught herself multiple skills and languages to aid in her travels. Her adventures and intelligence helped her craft what is now known as Iraq, being involved in setting up the country’s monarchy and government. Just like her you want the best for others and are naturally curious.
Sounds like a good answer!