Women
have been ruling countries from ancient Mesopotamian days.
The tradition continues in the modern democratic world too.
Now, here is the challenge. The following five womens are
great women leaders of their countires. Try whether you
can identify them. Have fun.
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Widow of the former president, she was chosen
as the presidential candidate for “Front for Victory”
in 2007. She won the election with 22% lead over her nearest
rival.
Answer:
Argentinian President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
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A public policy graduate sworn in as the first
female president of this country in May 2010.
Answer:
Costa Rica President Laura Chinchilla Miranda.
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A former student leader who fought the
military dictatorship as a guerrilla during 1970s became
and economist and a popular stateswomen under President
Lula. In 2011 she became the 39th President of this
country and the first woman to hold the office.
Answer:
Brazil President Dilma Vana Linhares.
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Known for drafting the affirmative action
rules within Labor party which set the target of preselecting
women for 35% of winnable seats. In June 2010 she became
the 27th and current prime minister of this country.
Answer:
Australian Prime minister Julia Gillard.
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Daughter of the founding father and first
president of her country became the prime minister for the
second time when her 4 party alliance won the elections
in 2008.
Answer:
Bangladesh Prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed.
