Women's Rights and Roles — Quiz

Question 1

Before 1960, it was rare for women to become heads of state. What is the most likely reason that it became more common after 1960?

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Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.

Question 2

The main reason Yemen ranks lowest in the world in gender equality is because

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women have limited access to education.

Question 3

What was Golda Meir’s greatest achievement?

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She helped establish the country of Israel.

Question 4

Which correctly describes women in developed countries in the workforce today?

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They receive about 75 percent of what men earn.

Question 5

Why do women in Japan represent 50 percent of the workforce but make up only 10 percent of the managerial positions?

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Traditional beliefs and cultural norms keep women out of managerial positions.

Question 6

Which is the correct ranking of countries from most equal in gender equality to least equal in gender equality?

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Sweden, Japan, Yemen

Question 7

What do Marissa Mayer and Indra Nooyi have in common?

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They are both heads of global businesses.

Question 8

Who was the first Black woman to serve as the US Secretary of State?

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Condoleezza Rice

Question 9

Why do women in Japan represent 50 percent of the workforce but make up only 10 percent of the managerial positions?

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Traditional beliefs and cultural norms keep women out of managerial positions.

Question 10

After Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister of Great Britain, women became heads of state in numerous countries around the world. Women rarely served in national leadership roles before Thatcher’s election in

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1979.

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