International Women's Day Quiz

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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?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  1998
- C.
  
  1999
- D.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
B. 1998

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

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2.

Pictured above, who was the first female Partner named to PIP, BBH's Finance Committee?
- A.
  
  Partner Maroa Velez
- B.
  
  Partner Kathryn George
- C.
  
  Partner Susan Livingston
- D.
  
  Partner Kristen Giarrusso
Correct Answer
A. Partner Maroa Velez

Explanation
Maroa Velez was the first female Partner named to PIP, BBH's Finance Committee.

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3.

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?
- A.
  
  Partner Susan Livingston
- B.
  
  Managing Partner Digger Donahue
- C.
  
  Partner Kathryn George
- D.
  
  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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4.

In what year were the women of Switzerland, via national referendum, granted the right to vote in federal elections and stand for Parliament?
- A.
  
  1921
- B.
  
  1951
- C.
  
  1961
- D.
  
  1971
Correct Answer
D. 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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5.

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?
- A.
  
  Ruth Simmons
- B.
  
  Sandra Day O'Connor
- C.
  
  Barbara Jordan
- D.
  
  Drew Gilpin Faust
Correct Answer
D. 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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6.

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.)
- A.
  
  Wings of Victory
- B.
  
  The Venus of Willendorf
- C.
  
  Lady Rosa of Luxembourg
- D.
  
  A version of the Statue of Liberty in the Jardin du Luxembourg
Correct Answer
C. 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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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?
- A.
  
  Empress Huo Chengjun
- B.
  
  Empress Wu Zetian
- C.
  
  Empress Dowager Cixi1 (Tz'u-Hsi)
Correct Answer
B. 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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In 1997, who was the first woman elected to be president consecutively following another female president?
- A.
  
  Lithuania's Dalia Grybauskaitė
- B.
  
  Ireland's Mary McAleese
- C.
  
  Iceland's Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
- D.
  
  Germany's Angela Merkel
Correct Answer
B. 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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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?
- A.
  
  Margaret Thatcher
- B.
  
  Helena Morrissey
- C.
  
  Helen Thomas
- D.
  
  Maggie Smith
Correct Answer
B. 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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Which BBH office has the highest percentage of female employees per capita?
- A.
  
  Hong Kong
- B.
  
  Boston
- C.
  
  Tokyo
- D.
  
  Dublin
Correct Answer
C. 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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International Women's Day Quiz

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?

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

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

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?

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.)

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?

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

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?

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