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.

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Which Historic Badass Woman Are You? Quiz

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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.