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
Machu Picchu
I want to see something else!
Taj Mahal
Great Wall of China
Parthenon
Which form of humor is your favorite?
Dry
Physical
I like other kinds of humor!
Wordplay
Satirical
Improvisational
Dark
Self-deprecating
Choose a present-day badass woman!
Serena Williams
Beyoncé
Aung San Suu Kyi
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Oprah Winfrey
Someone else comes to mind!
Which extinct animal do you wish would make a comeback?
Dinosaur
Western black rhinoceros
Tasmanian tiger
Woolly mammoth
Mosasaur
Spix's macaw
Japanese sea lion
I wish something else existed!
Which of these art is most appealing to you?
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog
Composition with Red Blue and Yellow
Girl with a Pearl Earring
None of these appeal to me!
The Starry Night
Mona Lisa
Which of these cities would you want to tour around?
Tokyo, Japan
Moscow, Russia
Cairo, Egypt
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Athens, Greece
I don't want to see these places!
Pick a vintage form of technology you miss using!
Rotary dial telephone
Walkman
Typewriter
Boom Box
Gramophone
I don't miss these!
Which was your favorite subject in school?
Science
Mathematics
History
I didn't like these subjects!
English
Physical education
Pick a member of the Royals that you relate to the most!
Prince Harry
Prince William
Kate Middleton
I don't relate to them!
The Queen
Meghan Markle
Choose a historical method of transportation to use today!
Trams
I wouldn't use any of these!
Locomotives
Chariots
Horses
Rafts
Which period film do you enjoy watching?
Moulin Rouge
Atonement
I don't like these films!
Pride and Prejudice
The Favourite
Gone With The Wind
Which Shakespearean piece do you enjoy the most?
Hamlet
Othello
I don't really like his work!
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
Much Ado About Nothing
Which male historical figure do you admire?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Abraham Lincoln
I feel someone else is more admirable!
Christopher Columbus
Albert Einstein
Winston Churchill
Which female-led movie do you enjoy the most?
Wonder Woman
Titanic
Kill Bill
I don't like these films!
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Black Swan
Choose an iconic moment by a woman that you are most proud of!
The first woman going into space
Aretha Franklin becoming the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Malala Yousafzai becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner
Billie Jean King winning the Battle of the Sexes
Rosa Parks refusing to move from the front of the bus
I'm thinking of something else!
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!