You got: 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.

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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.