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Gender and the History of Geography

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the relationship between gender and the history of geography.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is considered to be the first female geographer?

  1. Eratosthenes

  2. Ptolemy

  3. Strabo

  4. Artemisia I of Caria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Artemisia I of Caria was a queen who ruled Caria in the 5th century BCE. She is considered to be the first female geographer because she commissioned a map of the world that was used by Herodotus in his Histories.

What was the role of women in geography during the Middle Ages?

  1. They were not allowed to study geography.

  2. They were only allowed to study geography if they were wealthy.

  3. They were allowed to study geography, but they were not allowed to teach it.

  4. They were allowed to study and teach geography.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

During the Middle Ages, women were not allowed to teach geography, but they were allowed to study it. This was because geography was considered to be a male discipline.

Who was the first woman to receive a doctorate in geography?

  1. Ellen Churchill Semple

  2. Gertrude Bell

  3. Isabella Bird

  4. Mary Kingsley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ellen Churchill Semple was the first woman to receive a doctorate in geography. She received her degree from the University of Chicago in 1899.

What was the role of women in geography during the 19th century?

  1. They were not allowed to study geography.

  2. They were only allowed to study geography if they were wealthy.

  3. They were allowed to study geography, but they were not allowed to teach it.

  4. They were allowed to study and teach geography.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the 19th century, women were allowed to study and teach geography. This was due in part to the efforts of Ellen Churchill Semple and other female geographers.

What was the role of women in geography during the 20th century?

  1. They were not allowed to study geography.

  2. They were only allowed to study geography if they were wealthy.

  3. They were allowed to study geography, but they were not allowed to teach it.

  4. They were allowed to study and teach geography.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the 20th century, women were allowed to study and teach geography. This was due in part to the efforts of feminist geographers such as Doreen Massey and Judith Butler.

What are some of the challenges that women geographers face today?

  1. They are not allowed to study geography.

  2. They are only allowed to study geography if they are wealthy.

  3. They are allowed to study geography, but they are not allowed to teach it.

  4. They are allowed to study and teach geography, but they face discrimination.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women geographers today face a number of challenges, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and a lack of opportunities for promotion.

What are some of the ways that women geographers are working to overcome the challenges they face?

  1. They are forming networks and organizations to support each other.

  2. They are speaking out against discrimination and sexual harassment.

  3. They are mentoring young women who are interested in geography.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women geographers are working to overcome the challenges they face by forming networks and organizations to support each other, speaking out against discrimination and sexual harassment, and mentoring young women who are interested in geography.

What is the future of gender and geography?

  1. Women will continue to face discrimination in geography.

  2. Women will eventually achieve equality in geography.

  3. It is impossible to predict the future of gender and geography.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The future of gender and geography is impossible to predict. However, it is important to continue to work towards equality for women in geography.

What is the significance of studying gender and the history of geography?

  1. It helps us to understand how gender has shaped the discipline of geography.

  2. It helps us to identify the challenges that women geographers face.

  3. It helps us to develop strategies for overcoming the challenges that women geographers face.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Studying gender and the history of geography helps us to understand how gender has shaped the discipline of geography, identify the challenges that women geographers face, and develop strategies for overcoming those challenges.

What are some of the ways that gender has shaped the discipline of geography?

  1. Women have been excluded from the discipline of geography.

  2. Women have been marginalized within the discipline of geography.

  3. Women have been stereotyped within the discipline of geography.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender has shaped the discipline of geography in a number of ways, including excluding women from the discipline, marginalizing women within the discipline, and stereotyping women within the discipline.

What are some of the ways that women geographers have contributed to the discipline of geography?

  1. They have conducted groundbreaking research.

  2. They have developed new theories and methodologies.

  3. They have taught and mentored students.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women geographers have contributed to the discipline of geography in a number of ways, including conducting groundbreaking research, developing new theories and methodologies, and teaching and mentoring students.

What are some of the ways that we can promote gender equality in geography?

  1. We can encourage more women to study geography.

  2. We can support women geographers in their careers.

  3. We can challenge gender stereotypes in geography.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We can promote gender equality in geography by encouraging more women to study geography, supporting women geographers in their careers, and challenging gender stereotypes in geography.

What are some of the resources that are available to women geographers?

  1. Networks and organizations of women geographers.

  2. Mentoring programs for women geographers.

  3. Scholarships and grants for women geographers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of resources available to women geographers, including networks and organizations of women geographers, mentoring programs for women geographers, and scholarships and grants for women geographers.

What are some of the challenges that women geographers face?

  1. Discrimination.

  2. Sexual harassment.

  3. Lack of opportunities for promotion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women geographers face a number of challenges, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and lack of opportunities for promotion.

What are some of the ways that we can overcome the challenges that women geographers face?

  1. We can speak out against discrimination and sexual harassment.

  2. We can support women geographers in their careers.

  3. We can challenge gender stereotypes in geography.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We can overcome the challenges that women geographers face by speaking out against discrimination and sexual harassment, supporting women geographers in their careers, and challenging gender stereotypes in geography.

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