Females in History
Female aviation pioneer born in 1897
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This ancient Greek philosopher believed teaching through questions was the best method.
Who is Socrates?
1776, this revolution against the English government over taxes and representation.
American Revolution
Greek leader who is considered one of the best military leaders ever, large tombs built in Egypt to commemorate dead Pharaohs
Female pioneer of radiation research; born in Poland in 1867
Who is Marie Curie?
These schools in Early America were led by a woman in her home, only taught the bare essentials.
1789, lower class citizens rose up against the wealthy and replaced the monarchy with a new government. Storming of the Bastille
What is the French Revolution?
This empire, while led by Atilla, was one of the greatest enemies of the Roman Empire.
Who are the Huns?
Italian Renaissance painter and philosopher, 2006 movie starring Tom Hanks about an investigator discovering hidden secrets of the Catholic church
What is Leonardo da Vinci Code?
Queen of England from 1558-1603, famously defeated the Spanish Armada and reinstated the Protestant church.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
This founding father established the Philadelphia Academy, and wrote Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
1861; Southern states secede to protect their cotton industries and slave labor. Form the Confederate states and leads to this war.
What is the American Civil War?
This wall built in the 7th century is the largest ever spanning 13,171 miles.
What is the Great Wall of China?
American civil rights leader and pastor who gave the famous "I have a dream" speech, ruler of England who created the Anglican church to divorce his wife
What is Martin Luther King Henry the VIIIth?
Female lawyer who spent many years as an advocate for gender equality and women's rights; nominated as a supreme court justice in 1993
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
This style of school was based upon the idea that older students instruct younger students. Created to combat large population growth in 18th century.
What is the Lancaster Monitorial School?
1911; Revolutionaries begin the revolution to end imperialism and overthrow the Qing Dynasty.
What is the Chinese Revolution?
The beginning of this period in Japan which stretched from 1868-1912 was signaled by the reinstatement of an emperor, and the Westernization of Japan.
What is the Meiji period?
Famous boxer born Cassius Clay, Chinese technology company
What is Muhammad Alibaba?
Born in 1412, turned the tide of the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War for the French army. Heroine of France and "The Maid of Orléans"
Who is Joan of Arc?
This era brought the concept of the 7 liberal arts: grammar, logic, rhetoric, arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music.
What is the Middle Ages to Renaissance?
1791; A successful slave rebellion, led by Toussaint Louverture, created first free, black republic in modern history.
What is the Haitian Revolution?
755-763; uprising against the Tang dynasty of China which led to one of the deadliest wars in history. Killed approximately 11% of the world population
What is the An Lushan Rebellion?
Country song writer famously sang "On the Road Again", South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, statesman and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa
What is Willie Nelson Mandela?