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Before 1960, it was rare for women to become heads of state. What is the most likely reason that it became more common after 1960?

A
Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
B
The influence of men in government was at an all-time low.
C
After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established.
D
Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world.
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The main reason Yemen ranks lowest in the world in gender equality is because

A
women make up less than 1 percent of parliament.
B
men expect women to stay at home.
C
women have limited access to education.
D
men make all the major decisions.
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What was Golda Meir’s greatest achievement?

A
She served as prime minister of Israel.
B
She authorized retaliation against the murderers of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
C
She showed strong leadership during war yet sought peaceful diplomatic relations with other countries.
D
She helped establish the country of Israel.
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Which correctly describes women in developed countries in the workforce today?

A
They make up approximately 2 thirds of the workforce.
B
They no longer work in the lower paying jobs.
C
They take on less of the unpaid domestic labor.
D
They receive about 75 percent of what men earn.
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Why do women in Japan represent 50 percent of the workforce but make up only 10 percent of the managerial positions?

A
There are laws prohibiting women from working in managerial positions.
B
Traditional beliefs and cultural norms keep women out of managerial positions.
C
Husbands want their wives to leave managerial positions open for men.
D
The job demands make it very difficult for mothers to take leadership positions.
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Which is the correct ranking of countries from most equal in gender equality to least equal in gender equality?

A
Sweden, Yemen, Japan
B
Japan, Sweden, Yemen
C
Japan, Yemen, Sweden
D
Sweden, Japan, Yemen
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What do Marissa Mayer and Indra Nooyi have in common?

A
They are both heads of global businesses.
B
They are the most recent women to serve as prime ministers.
C
They were the first two women to hold US cabinet positions.
D
They are both now serving as foreign ministers of their countries.
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Who was the first Black woman to serve as the US Secretary of State?

A
Margaret Thatcher
B
Condoleezza Rice
C
Angela Merkel
D
Anita Hill
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Why do women in Japan represent 50 percent of the workforce but make up only 10 percent of the managerial positions?

A
The job demands make it very difficult for mothers to take leadership positions.
B
There are laws prohibiting women from working in managerial positions.
C
Traditional beliefs and cultural norms keep women out of managerial positions.
D
Husbands want their wives to leave managerial positions open for men.
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After Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister of Great Britain, women became heads of state in numerous countries around the world. Women rarely served in national leadership roles before Thatcher’s election in

A
1959.
B
1969.
C
1979.
D
1989.
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What was Golda Meir’s greatest achievement?

A
She helped establish the country of Israel.
B
She showed strong leadership during war yet sought peaceful diplomatic relations with other countries.
C
She served as prime minister of Israel.
D
She authorized retaliation against the murderers of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
12

Which correctly describes women in developed countries in the workforce today?

A
They take on less of the unpaid domestic labor.
B
They make up approximately 2 thirds of the workforce.
C
They no longer work in the lower paying jobs.
D
They receive about 75 percent of what men earn.
13

After Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister of Great Britain, women became heads of state in numerous countries around the world. Women rarely served in national leadership roles before Thatcher’s election in

A
1979.
B
1989.
C
1959.
D
1969.
14

Which is the correct ranking of countries from most equal in gender equality to least equal in gender equality?

A
Japan, Sweden, Yemen
B
Sweden, Japan, Yemen
C
Sweden, Yemen, Japan
D
Japan, Yemen, Sweden
15

The main reason Yemen ranks lowest in the world in gender equality is because

A
men expect women to stay at home.
B
women have limited access to education.
C
women make up less than 1 percent of parliament.
D
men make all the major decisions.
16

What do Marissa Mayer and Indra Nooyi have in common?

A
They were the first two women to hold US cabinet positions.
B
They are both heads of global businesses.
C
They are the most recent women to serve as prime ministers.
D
They are both now serving as foreign ministers of their countries.
17

Which is the correct ranking of countries from most equal in gender equality to least equal in gender equality?

A
Japan, Sweden, Yemen
B
Japan, Yemen, Sweden
C
Sweden, Japan, Yemen
D
Sweden, Yemen, Japan
18

Why do women in Japan represent 50 percent of the workforce but make up only 10 percent of the managerial positions?

A
There are laws prohibiting women from working in managerial positions.
B
Traditional beliefs and cultural norms keep women out of managerial positions.
C
The job demands make it very difficult for mothers to take leadership positions.
D
Husbands want their wives to leave managerial positions open for men.
19

Who was the first Black woman to serve as the US Secretary of State?

A
Anita Hill
B
Margaret Thatcher
C
Condoleezza Rice
D
Angela Merkel
20

What was Golda Meir’s greatest achievement?

A
She authorized retaliation against the murderers of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
B
She served as prime minister of Israel.
C
She showed strong leadership during war yet sought peaceful diplomatic relations with other countries.
D
She helped establish the country of Israel.

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