In which year did the US Supreme Court legalize same-sex marriage nationwide?
a) 2004
b) 2010
c) 2015
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2015
The landmark case that led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US is known as:
a) Obergefell v. Hodges
b) Lawrence v. Texas
c) Windsor v. United States
d) Brown v. Board of Education
Answer: a) Obergefell v. Hodges
Which state was the first to legalize same-sex marriage through a court decision?
a) Massachusetts
b) California
c) New York
d) Vermont
Answer: a) Massachusetts
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed into law in which year?
a) 1996
b) 2001
c) 2004
d) 2013
Answer: a) 1996
What did the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) primarily define?
a) The legal age for marriage
b) Federal recognition of same-sex marriages
c) The process of divorce
d) Requirements for premarital counseling
Answer: b) Federal recognition of same-sex marriages
Which state became the first to legalize same-sex marriage through a legislative vote?
a) Massachusetts
b) New York
c) Vermont
d) California
Answer: c) Vermont
The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was related to:
a) Marriage equality for interracial couples
b) The rights of transgender individuals
c) Discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in the military
d) Access to adoption for same-sex couples
Answer: c) Discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in the military
Which president signed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy into law?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Ronald Reagan
d) Barack Obama
Answer: b) Bill Clinton
The US Marriage Equality Movement primarily focused on gaining legal recognition for:
a) Divorce rights
b) Marriage between people of different religions
c) Same-sex marriages
d) Marriage between people of different races
Answer: c) Same-sex marriages
The Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas (2003) centered around:
a) The legality of polygamy
b) The criminalization of consensual same-sex sexual activity
c) Adoption rights for LGBTQ+ individuals
d) The recognition of non-binary gender identities
Answer: b) The criminalization of consensual same-sex sexual activity
Which US president openly supported marriage equality during his term in office?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Barack Obama
d) Donald Trump
Answer: c) Barack Obama
What does the acronym “DOMA” stand for?
a) Defense of Marriage Amendment
b) Defense of Marriage Act
c) Decree of Marriage Approval
d) Declaration of Marriage Equality
Answer: b) Defense of Marriage Act
Before the legalization of same-sex marriage, what was the legal status of same-sex couples’ relationships?
a) They were legally recognized as marriages in some states.
b) They had the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.
c) They were not legally recognized as marriages in most states.
d) They could only be recognized through common law marriages.
Answer: c) They were not legally recognized as marriages in most states.
The “Freedom to Marry” campaign was launched to advocate for:
a) Marriage equality for immigrants
b) Divorce rights for LGBTQ+ couples
c) Federal recognition of same-sex marriages
d) Marriage rights for people with disabilities
Answer: c) Federal recognition of same-sex marriages
Which state became the first to legalize same-sex marriage through a popular vote?
a) Massachusetts
b) California
c) New York
d) Maine
Answer: d) Maine
The Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states based on which constitutional amendment?
a) First Amendment
b) Fifth Amendment
c) Tenth Amendment
d) Fourteenth Amendment
Answer: d) Fourteenth Amendment
What was the significance of the Windsor v. United States case in the context of marriage equality?
a) It struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
b) It legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
c) It established the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
d) It granted federal recognition to polygamous marriages.
Answer: a) It struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is a prominent organization advocating for:
a) Gun control
b) Racial equality
c) LGBTQ+ rights
d) Immigration reform
Answer: c) LGBTQ+ rights
What was the outcome of the Proposition 8 case in California?
a) The Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage.
b) The Supreme Court struck down Proposition 8, legalizing same-sex marriage.
c) The case was dismissed by the Supreme Court without a ruling.
d) The case was decided by a state court, not the Supreme Court.
Answer: b) The Supreme Court struck down Proposition 8, legalizing same-sex marriage.
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) was established to advocate for:
a) Marriage equality
b) Gun rights
c) Religious freedom
d) Traditional marriage
Answer: d) Traditional marriage
Which of the following US states was NOT among the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
a) Massachusetts
b) New York
c) Vermont
d) Texas
Answer: d) Texas
The term “marriage equality” refers to:
a) Marriage between two people of the same gender
b) Marriage between people of different religions
c) Marriage between people of different races
d) Marriage between citizens of different countries
Answer: a) Marriage between two people of the same gender
The Stonewall riots, which are considered a catalyst for the LGBTQ+ rights movement, took place in which year?
a) 1969
b) 1975
c) 1983
d) 1992
Answer: a) 1969
Which US president signed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act” into law?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Barack Obama
d) Donald Trump
Answer: c) Barack Obama
The US Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case was based on the principle of:
a) Equal protection under the law
b) States’ rights
c) Religious freedom
d) Judicial restraint
Answer: a) Equal protection under the law
The “Loving v. Virginia” case in 1967 dealt with:
a) Marriage equality for same-sex couples
b) The rights of transgender individuals
c) Interracial marriage
d) Adoption rights for LGBTQ+ individuals
Answer: c) Interracial marriage
The “It Gets Better” project was launched to address:
a) Mental health stigma
b) Bullying and suicide among LGBTQ+ youth
c) The lack of LGBTQ+ representation in media
d) Discrimination in the workplace
Answer: b) Bullying and suicide among LGBTQ+ youth
Which of the following US presidents supported the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)?
a) Bill Clinton
b) George W. Bush
c) Barack Obama
d) Donald Trump
Answer: a) Bill Clinton
The “National Coming Out Day” is observed annually on:
a) October 11th
b) June 28th
c) April 15th
d) December 1st
Answer: a) October 11th
The “Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act” expanded federal hate crime law to include protections based on:
a) Race, religion, and national origin
b) Sexual orientation and gender identity
c) Age and disability
d) Political affiliation
Answer: b) Sexual orientation and gender identity
Which US state became the first to legalize same-sex marriage through a popular vote in 2012?
a) Massachusetts
b) California
c) New York
d) Washington
Answer: d) Washington
The “Mayors for the Freedom to Marry” initiative involved mayors advocating for:
a) Lower taxes
b) Improved infrastructure
c) Marriage equality
d) Environmental sustainability
Answer: c) Marriage equality
What was the purpose of the “Day of Silence” event?
a) To advocate for gun control
b) To raise awareness about poverty
c) To protest the war
d) To bring attention to LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment
Answer: d) To bring attention to LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment
The “Proposition 8” ballot measure aimed to:
a) Legalize marijuana
b) Ban same-sex marriage in California
c) Provide tax breaks for corporations
d) Increase funding for education
Answer: b) Ban same-sex marriage in California
The “It’s Time” campaign in Australia advocated for:
a) Marriage equality
b) Environmental conservation
c) Criminal justice reform
d) Healthcare reform
Answer: a) Marriage equality
The Supreme Court case Hollingsworth v. Perry (2013) was related to:
a) Immigration reform
b) Marriage equality
c) Gun control
d) Healthcare reform
Answer: b) Marriage equality
The “NoH8 Campaign” used a visual symbol to promote:
a) Racial equality
b) Environmental sustainability
c) Marriage equality
d) Income inequality
Answer: c) Marriage equality
What did the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act” achieve?
a) Legalized same-sex marriage
b) Repealed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
c) Ended the criminalization of same-sex relationships
d) Ended the ban on LGBTQ+ individuals serving openly in the military
Answer: d) Ended the ban on LGBTQ+ individuals serving openly in the military
The term “intersex” refers to individuals who:
a) Are attracted to people of the same gender
b) Identify with a gender different from their assigned sex at birth
c) Are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female
d) Have undergone gender confirmation surgery
Answer: c) Are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female
The “Bostock v. Clayton County” Supreme Court case (2020) extended workplace protections to LGBTQ+ individuals based on:
a) Gender identity and expression
b) Marital status
c) Religious beliefs
d) Citizenship status
Answer: a) Gender identity and expression
What was the significance of the “Scouts BSA v. Dale” Supreme Court case?
a) It upheld the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on LGBTQ+ members.
b) It legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
c) It struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
d) It protected LGBTQ+ individuals from workplace discrimination.
Answer: a) It upheld the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on LGBTQ+ members.
The “Drag Queen Story Hour” initiative aims to:
a) Promote literacy among LGBTQ+ youth
b) Advocate for marriage equality
c) Train LGBTQ+ individuals for careers in education
d) Celebrate traditional gender roles
Answer: a) Promote literacy among LGBTQ+ youth
The term “transgender” refers to individuals who:
a) Are attracted to people of the same gender
b) Identify with a gender different from their assigned sex at birth
c) Are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female
d) Have undergone gender confirmation surgery
Answer: b) Identify with a gender different from their assigned sex at birth
The “Gay Straight Alliance” (GSA) is an organization that:
a) Promotes gun control
b) Fosters collaboration between gay and straight students
c) Advocates for religious freedom
d) Supports immigration reform
Answer: b) Fosters collaboration between gay and straight students
The concept of “conversion therapy” refers to efforts aimed at:
a) Converting individuals to a different religion
b) Encouraging individuals to change their political beliefs
c) Changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity
d) Promoting healthy lifestyle changes
Answer: c) Changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity
The US Marriage Equality Movement gained significant momentum in the late:
a) 1970s
b) 1980s
c) 1990s
d) 2000s
Answer: d) 2000s
The “Equality Act” proposed federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of:
a) Age
b) Citizenship status
c) Gender identity and sexual orientation
d) Marital status
Answer: c) Gender identity and sexual orientation
The “Transgender Day of Remembrance” is observed to honor:
a) LGBTQ+ activists
b) Transgender individuals who have died due to anti-transgender violence
c) Transgender individuals who have successfully transitioned
d) Transgender healthcare providers
Answer: b) Transgender individuals who have died due to anti-transgender violence
The “March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation” took place in which year?
a) 1963
b) 1975
c) 1987
d) 1993
Answer: d) 1993
The “Stonewall Inn” is associated with the:
a) Beginning of the US Marriage Equality Movement
b) Launch of the “It Gets Better” project
c) Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history
d) Introduction of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Answer: c) Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history
