Which of the following women is widely considered the first feminist ?
Correct answer: D. Christine de Pizan
- A. Margery Kempe
- B. Catherine of Siena
- C. Thecla
- D. Christine de Pizan
Explanation
Christine de Pizan is often called the first feminist because she defended women’s education, dignity, and intellectual ability in works such as The Book of the City of Ladies. The other women were important religious figures, but are not usually given this literary label.
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