International Women's Day Quiz

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    Pictured above, who was the first female Partner named to PIP, BBH's Finance Committee? - ProProfs

    Pictured above, who was the first female Partner named to PIP, BBH's Finance Committee?

    • Partner Maroa Velez
    • Partner Kathryn George
    • Partner Susan Livingston
    • Partner Kristen Giarrusso
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This quiz celebrates International Women's Day by exploring significant milestones and figures in women's history. It assesses knowledge on pivotal moments, influential women, and their contributions to societal development, enhancing awareness and appreciation for gender equality.

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  • 2. 
       Pictured above: Partner Kristen Giarrusso Pictured above: Partner Susan Livingston Kristen Giarrusso and Susan Livingston were simultaneously named the first female Partners at BBH. In what year did they officially become Partners? - ProProfs

       Pictured above: Partner Kristen Giarrusso Pictured above: Partner Susan Livingston Kristen Giarrusso and Susan Livingston were simultaneously named the first female Partners at BBH. In what year did they officially become Partners?

    • 1997

    • 1998

    • 1999

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1998
    Explanation
    Kristen Giarrusso and Susan Livingston became the first female partners at BBH in 1998.

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  • 3. 
    Illustrated above, this woman was the only female in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. She then broke all precedents when she founded her own dynasty (the Zhou) in 690. What is her name? - ProProfs

    Illustrated above, this woman was the only female in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. She then broke all precedents when she founded her own dynasty (the Zhou) in 690. What is her name?

    • Empress Huo Chengjun

    • Empress Wu Zetian

    • Empress Dowager Cixi1 (Tz'u-Hsi)

    Correct Answer
    A. Empress Wu Zetian
    Explanation
    Empress Wu Zetian is the correct answer because she was the only female in Chinese history to become an Empress Regnant. She further defied norms by establishing her own dynasty, the Zhou, in 690. This makes her a significant figure in Chinese history, known for her unprecedented rise to power and influence.

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  • 4. 
    Female artist Sanja Ivekovic caused controversy in 2001 when she released a statue resembling Luxembourg's Gëlle Fra or Golden Lady, a national symbol (pictured above). What is the name of the famous statue she created? (Read the full explanation below after you submit your answer.) - ProProfs

    Female artist Sanja Ivekovic caused controversy in 2001 when she released a statue resembling Luxembourg's Gëlle Fra or Golden Lady, a national symbol (pictured above). What is the name of the famous statue she created? (Read the full explanation below after you submit your answer.)

    • Wings of Victory

    • The Venus of Willendorf

    • Lady Rosa of Luxembourg

    • A version of the Statue of Liberty in the Jardin du Luxembourg

    Correct Answer
    A. Lady Rosa of Luxembourg
    Explanation
    Pictured above: Female artist Sanja Ivekovic's statue was named Lady Rosa of Luxembourg, and was controversial for depicting a pregnant Gëlle Fra. 

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  • 5. 
    This woman founded the 30% Club to bring more women onto United Kingdom corporate boards, aiming for a minimum of 25% female representation by 2015. What is her name? - ProProfs

    This woman founded the 30% Club to bring more women onto United Kingdom corporate boards, aiming for a minimum of 25% female representation by 2015. What is her name?

    • Margaret Thatcher

    • Helena Morrissey

    • Helen Thomas

    • Maggie Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Helena Morrissey
    Explanation
    Helena Morrissey is the correct answer because she founded the 30% Club, which is aimed at increasing the representation of women on corporate boards in the United Kingdom. The club's goal is to achieve a minimum of 25% female representation by 2015. Margaret Thatcher, Helen Thomas, and Maggie Smith are not associated with the 30% Club or its mission.

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  • 6. 
    Pictured above: Martha Coffin Wright Martha Coffin Wright was an organizer of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention which led to the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. She was also the younger sister of Lucretia Mott, a famous American activist and social reformer. Martha Coffin Wright is the great-grandmother of which BBH Partner? - ProProfs

    Pictured above: Martha Coffin Wright Martha Coffin Wright was an organizer of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention which led to the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. She was also the younger sister of Lucretia Mott, a famous American activist and social reformer. Martha Coffin Wright is the great-grandmother of which BBH Partner?

    • Partner Susan Livingston

    • Managing Partner Digger Donahue

    • Partner Kathryn George

    • Partner Taylor Bodman

    Correct Answer
    A. Partner Susan Livingston
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Partner Susan Livingston. Martha Coffin Wright is the great-grandmother of Susan Livingston, one of the partners at BBH.

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  • 7. 

    In 1997, who was the first woman elected to be president consecutively following another female president?

    • Lithuania's Dalia Grybauskaitė

    • Ireland's Mary McAleese

    • Iceland's Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

    • Germany's Angela Merkel

    Correct Answer
    A. Ireland's Mary McAleese
    Explanation
    Mary McAleese was the first woman elected to be president consecutively following another female president. This implies that there was a female president before her, and she was elected immediately after that female president. Out of the given options, only Mary McAleese fits this criteria.

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  • 8. 
    In what year were the women of Switzerland, via national referendum, granted the right to vote in federal elections and stand for Parliament? - ProProfs

    In what year were the women of Switzerland, via national referendum, granted the right to vote in federal elections and stand for Parliament?

    • 1921

    • 1951

    • 1961

    • 1971

    Correct Answer
    A. 1971
    Explanation
    In 1971, the women of Switzerland were granted the right to vote in federal elections and stand for Parliament through a national referendum. This means that before 1971, women in Switzerland did not have the same political rights as men. The referendum was a significant milestone in the country's history, marking a step towards gender equality and women's empowerment in Switzerland.

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  • 9. 
    Pictured above, this woman became the first female president of Harvard University when she was named its 28th president in 2007, a position she still holds today. What is her name?  - ProProfs

    Pictured above, this woman became the first female president of Harvard University when she was named its 28th president in 2007, a position she still holds today. What is her name? 

    • Ruth Simmons

    • Sandra Day O'Connor

    • Barbara Jordan

    • Drew Gilpin Faust

    Correct Answer
    A. Drew Gilpin Faust
    Explanation
    Drew Gilpin Faust became the first female president of Harvard University in 2007 and continues to hold the position.

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  • 10. 
    Which BBH office has the highest percentage of female employees per capita? - ProProfs

    Which BBH office has the highest percentage of female employees per capita?

    • Hong Kong

    • Boston

    • Tokyo

    • Dublin

    Correct Answer
    A. Tokyo
    Explanation
    Tokyo has the highest percentage of female employees per capita compared to the other BBH offices. This means that Tokyo has a larger proportion of female employees relative to its total number of employees compared to the other offices.

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