Campaigns Quiz

What do you know about Women?

Below are some questions about women who were ‘firsts’ to achieve something, who challenged the status quo or lead campaigns to improve the quality of life for others or are about events that changed the quality of life for women. Answers given out before the end of the evening. Chat to fellow members to see how many amazing women or important events you know about.

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What legacy did Octavia Hill’s (1838-1912) campaigning help to create for us to enjoy today? NATIONAL TRUST
What reflective publication was launched for women in 1903? DAILY MIRROR
Who founded the Women’s Social and Political Union? EMMELINE PANKHURST
In England who first organized a march to demand votes for women? DELEGATION OF WOMEN TEXTILE WORKERS
In 1911 Hilda Hewlett was the first woman to be awarded what? A PILOT’S LICENCE
How are you currently linked to an event in 1915? 1st WI STARTED IN WALES (LLANFAIRPWLL)
What ground breaking book was published in 1918? MARRIED LOVE by Marie Stopes
Following her work during WW1 Eglantyne Jebb founded an organization. What is it called? SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND
In 1919 how did Suzanne Lenglen shock the world when she won which sporting trophy? WON WIMBLEDON IN A SHORT DRESS!
The 6 Point Group, founded by Lady Rhondda, campaigned for what? WOMEN’S EQUALITY
Nancy Astor, first woman MP to take up her seat, introduced which Act in 1923? PREVENTS SALE OF ALCOHOL TO UNDER 18s
1929 was an important year for English women. Why? WOMEN WERE ABLE TO VOTE
Elizabeth Cowell (related to Simon?) was the first woman to do what? FIRST FEMALE TV ANNOUNCER 31 AUG 1936
Thanks to Phyliss Pearsall it is easier to get about. What did she do? CREATED THE FIRST A-Z of LONDON
What item of clothing arrived on sale in the UK in 1946? NYLON STOCKINGS
From 1942 what did some women not need to do on Sunday? C/E RELAXED RULE ABOUT HATS IN CHURCH
What was Lady Eve Balfour’s achievement? FOUNDED THE SOIL ASSOCIATION
Why is ‘How Much is that Doggy in the Window’ a first for women? LITA ROSA HAD A N01 HIT IN ENGLAND
Who opened a shop called Bazaar in 1955? MARY QUANT
What brave action did Rosa Parkes take in 1955? REFUSED TO GIVE HR SEAT TO A WHITE MAN ON A BUS IN ALABAMA & MARKED THE START OF CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Who became the first woman Prime Minister in 1960? SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE (Ceylon/Sri Lanka)
In 1961 women in England could by a product that would significantly change society. What was it? CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
Who was the first British woman to win an athletics Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics? MARY RAND
What Act in 1964 improved the financial position of women? MARRIED WOMAN’S PROPERTY ACT entitles women to keep half the money she has saved from the money given to her by her husband!
In 1965 the model Jean Shrimpton shocked race-goers by failing to wear what? GLOVES
Who opened the first Women’s Refuge in 1971? ERIN PIZZEY
A new shop opened in Brighton in 1976 with branches now on most High Streets. Who opened this pioneering shop? Anita Roddick BODY SHOP
Desire Wilson became the first woman to win a particular type of race. Which type? FORMULA ONE
What ‘first’ opened in 1977 to support women? RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
‘Embrace the base’ what was this about? 20,000 WOMEN SURROUND GREENHAM COMMON AMERICAN AIRBASE
In 1994 what became illegal for the first time? MARITAL RAPE
After taking their case to the Court of Human Rights (in 1995) what did women win the right to do? COMPETE IN THE VALE OF BELVOIR CONKER CHAMPIONSHIP
A woman won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. Who was she & what did she do? WANGARI MUTA MAATHAI FOUNDED GREEN BELT MOVEMENT ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO PLANT TREES. 1ST AFRICAN WOMAN TO WIN A NOBEL PRIZE
Who is the youngest women to be made a dame? ELLEN McARTHUR, YACHTSWOMAN

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Campaigns Quiz

What do you know about Women?