Celebrate International Women’s Day with our engaging quiz! Test your knowledge of the holiday’s history, traditions, and significance. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.
1. When is International Women’s Day celebrated?
— March 1st
— March 8th +
— March 10th
2. What color is traditionally associated with International Women’s Day?
— Red
— Purple +
— Blue
3. In which year was the first International Women’s Day observed?
— 1908
— 1911 +
— 1920
4. Which of the following is a common symbol of International Women’s Day?
— A dove
— A rose
— A mimosa +
5. What is the primary goal of International Women’s Day?
— To celebrate women’s achievements
— To promote gender equality +
— To honor mothers
6. Which organization officially recognized International Women’s Day in 1975?
— The United Nations +
— UNESCO
— The World Health Organization
7. What is the theme of International Women’s Day 2023?
— #BreakTheBias
— #EmbraceEquity +
— #ChooseToChallenge
8. Which country was the first to make International Women’s Day a public holiday?
— Russia +
— Germany
— The United States
9. What is the significance of the suffragette movement in relation to International Women’s Day?
— It inspired the creation of the holiday +
— It was a result of the holiday
— It has no relation to the holiday
10. Which of the following is a common activity on International Women’s Day?
— Giving gifts to men
— Participating in rallies and marches +
— Watching sports events
11. What does the abbreviation «IWD» stand for?
— International Women’s Day +
— International Workers’ Day
— International Women’s Decade
12. Which famous feminist wrote the essay «A Room of One’s Own»?
— Virginia Woolf +
— Simone de Beauvoir
— Gloria Steinem
13. What is the purpose of the purple ribbon often worn on International Women’s Day?
— To show support for women’s rights +
— To honor deceased women
— To promote a specific brand
14. Which of the following is a notable achievement by a woman in the 20th century?
— The invention of the internet
— The first woman in space (Valentina Tereshkova) +
— The discovery of penicillin
15. What is the significance of the #MeToo movement in the context of International Women’s Day?
— It highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality +
— It celebrates women’s fashion
— It promotes women in sports