Question 1: In today’s image, which museum is lit up in purple to celebrate International Women’s Day?
- Tate Modern
- MoMA
- The Louvre
Correct Answer: Tate Modern
Fact: The first Tate opened its doors in London, England, in 1897, thanks to sugar magnate and art collector Henry Tate's generous donation of works by British artists. Since then, the Tate Britain has been joined by Tate St. Ives, Tate Liverpool, and Tate Modern which, in 2000, moved into the converted Bankside Power Station in London, pictured above. It is one of the world's largest modern art museums.
Question 2: Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?
- Norway
- New Zealand
- US
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Fact: In 1893, New Zealand was the first self-governing country to give women suffrage—the right to vote—in parliamentary elections. However, women weren't allowed to run for office in the country until 1919.
Question 3: Who was the first woman to fly solo around the world?
- Jerrie Mock
- Betty Miller
- Amelia Earhart
Correct Answer: Jerrie Mock
Fact: The 39-year-old Geraldine 'Jerrie' Fredritz Mock took off from Columbus, Ohio, on March 19, 1964, to fly nearly 22,860 miles over 29 days, 11 hours, and 59 minutes. She made 21 stopovers and landed back in Columbus on April 17.