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Women's Rights and Roles — Quiz Answers

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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?

A
Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
B
After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established.
C
The influence of men in government was at an all-time low.
D
Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world.
24

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

A
Margaret Thatcher
B
Angela Merkel
C
Anita Hill
D
Condoleezza Rice
25

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

A
They make up approximately 2 thirds of the workforce.
B
They take on less of the unpaid domestic labor.
C
They receive about 75 percent of what men earn.
D
They no longer work in the lower paying jobs.
26

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?

A
Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world.
B
The influence of men in government was at an all-time low.
C
After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established.
D
Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
27

What do Marissa Mayer and Indra Nooyi have in common?

A
They are the most recent women to serve as prime ministers.
B
They were the first two women to hold US cabinet positions.
C
They are both now serving as foreign ministers of their countries.
D
They are both heads of global businesses.

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