Women who changed the world

Leading Ladies of HistoryWomen of History

Discuss the following Quotes by Successful Women

Katharine Hepburn was an American actress. She was known for her independence and energetic personality. Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years.

Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.

M. Thatcher wasthe Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979-1990

C. Chanel was a French fashion designer and founderof the Chanel brand

Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter and actress.

Discussion Questions

Who are some famous women in Vietnams present and past who you admire?

If women controlled Vietnam, how would it be different?

What woman do your really look up to?

In Vietnam, do you think parents treat sons and daughters equally or different? Why?

Lets learn about some women who have changed the world!

PART 1: CLEOPATRAQueen of the Nile

What information do you alreadyknow about Cleopatra?

Cleopatra lived in ancient ________. At age 14, she was one of her fathers key advisors

Cleopatra lived in ancient EGYPT. At age 14, she was one of her fathers key advisors

In Egypt, they didnt have Kings or Queens. Their leaders were called P .

At the age of 18, Cleopatra became the countrys P__________. However, she had to share her power with her younger brother, who was only 10 years old!

In Egypt, they didnt have Kings or Queens. Their leaders were called PHARAOHS .

At the age of 18, Cleopatra became the countrys PHARAOH. However, she had to share her power with her younger brother, who was only 10 years old!

Three years after taking power, Cleopatras younger brother took away her power and b (forbid) her from living in Egypt. This is called to be exiled

Three years after taking power, Cleopatras younger brother took away her power and BANNED (forbid) her from living in Egypt. This is called to be exiled

Cleopatras brother had a great R__________ (enemy) namedJulius Caesar he was the leader of the Roman Empire (Rome,Italy)

Caesar took control of Egypt and fell in love with Cleopatra. He then declared Cleopatra could once again, be the Pharaoh of Egypt. (Caesar was actually married to someone else)

They had a son named Caesarion.

Cleopatras brother had a great RIVAL (enemy) namedJulius Caesar. He was the leader of the Roman Empire (rome, italy)

Caesar took control of Egypt and fell in love with Cleopatra. He then declared Cleopatra could once again, be the Pharaoh of Egypt. (Caesar was married to someone else)

They had a son named Caesarion.

Sadly, Julius Caesar was a ed (killed on purpose).

* Cleopatra expected their son, Caesarion, be the new leader of Rome. In fact, many people s (believe to be true) that Cleopatra had planned to kill Caesar to gain more power.

Sadly, Julius Caesar was ASSASINATED (killed on purpose).

* Cleopatra expected their son, Caesarion, be the new leader of Rome. In fact, many people SUSPECTED (believe to be true) that Cleopatra had planned to kill Caesar to gain more power.

Caesars nephew, Octavian, as well as fellow leader Marc Antony actually became the new Roman leaders.

After his death, Cleopatra returned to Egypt and shared the powerwith her son.

However, Cleopatra still wanted to control Rome So, when she met Marc Antony. can you guess what happened?

(heres a clue)

Of course, they fell in love. Together, Cleopatra and Marc Anthonycontrolled both Egypt and Rome.

They e (finally, after some time), got married and had twins.

Of course, they fell in love. Together, Cleopatra and Marc Anthonycontrolled both Egypt and Rome.

They EVENTUALLY (finally, after some time), got married and had twins.

Octavian (Caesars nephew) wanted control Egypt, so he b ed (fought in war) Cleopatra andMarc Antonys ships.

Octavian succeeded and won the battle, therefore he controlled Egypt.

Octavian (Caesars nephew) wanted control Egypt, so he BATTLED (fought in war) Cleopatra andMarc Antonys ships.

Octavian succeeded and won the battle, therefore he controlled Egypt.

After the d________ (loss, to lose) by Octavian, Cleopatra killed herself. This is called to commit s__________. Facts tell us that her death was the result of being bitten by a poisonous snake.

Cleopatras death is one of the more mysterious Cleopatra facts. H___________s (people who study history) have recently believed Cleopatra mayve taken a poison drink and that is what killed her. Cleopatra died some time in 30 BC.

After the DEFEAT (loss, to lose) by Octavian, Cleopatra killed herself. This is called to commit SUICIDE. Facts tell us that her death was the result of being bitten by a poisonous snake.

Cleopatras death is one of the more mysterious Cleopatra facts. HISTORIANS (people who study history) have recently believed Cleopatra mayve taken a poison drink and that is what killed her. Cleopatra died some time in 30 BC.

Fun Fact: The story of Marc Antony & Cleopatra inspiredWilliam Shakespeare to write Romeo & Juliet

A Short Review of Cleopatras Life

PART 2: Anne FrankThe Diary of Anne Frank

What information do you already know about Anne Frank?

On June 12, 1929: Anneliese Marie, or Anne, is b________ in Frankfurt, Germany.

In the Summer of 1933, A_________ Hitler becomes the leader of Germany. Hitler B (faulted) all of Germanys issues on the large J____________ community.

He starts to create anti-J____________ laws. (attacks, burning of books/businesses, etc.)

The Franks decide that the family isnt safe in Germany, and theymoved to The Netherlands.

In the Summer of 1933, ADOLPH Hitler becomes the leader of Germany. Hitler BLAMED (faulted) all of Germanys issues on the large JEWISH community.

He starts to create anti-JEWISH laws. (attacks, burning of books/businesses, etc.)

The Franks decide that the family isnt safe in Germany, and theymoved to The Netherlands.

Seven years after they moved (1940), the German Army i________(goes into) the Netherlands.

Like in Germany, Jewish people were d____________ against (unfairly treated due to race, religion, nationality, etc).

Anne and her sister, Margot were wonderful students, but they were only allowed to attend a Jewish school.

The Franks apartment block

Seven years after they moved (1940), the German Army INVADED(goes into) the Netherlands.

Like in Germany, Jewish people were DISCRIMINATED against (unfairly treated due to race, religion, nationality, etc).

Anne and her sister, Margot were wonderful students, but they were only allowed to attend a Jewish school.

The Franks apartment block

For her 13th birthday (1942) , Anne Frank received a book she had shown her father in a shop window a few days earlier. The book had a small lock on the front, Frank decided she would use it as a d_________ (journal, private book), and she began writing in it almost immediately.

For her 13th birthday (1942) , Anne Frank received a book she had shown her father in a shop window a few days earlier. The book had a small lock on the front, Frank decided she would use it as a DIARY (journal, private book), and she began writing in it almost immediately.

Less than 1 month later, Annes sister Margot received a notice that the family must report toauthorities for relocation to a work-camp (laborcamp).

Otto Frank, Annes father, told his family that they would go into hiding in a secret a______ (top room of a house) behind his work building where some of his most trusted employees would help them.

On the morning of July 6th, 1942 the family moved into the secret hiding place.

Otto Frank, Annes father, told his family that they would go into hiding in a secret ATTIC (top room of a house) behind his work building where some of his most trusted employees would help them.

On the morning of July 6th, 1942 the family moved into the secret hiding place.

A Bookcase hid the room where they lived.

The bookcase / secret door

The Van Pels, another Jewish family originally from Germany, join the Franks in hiding. The final person was Fritz Pfeffer (a family friend and dentist). In total, there were 8 people hiding in the attic.

Peter Van Pels was 16 years old. He and Anne likedeach other, and he even gave Anne her first kiss.

For 2 years, everyone hid from the Nazis in this attic. Anne frequently wrote in her diary, writing about her hopes and dreams,her family and their sad situation.

Anne was inspired to become a J____________(reporter). She also wrote about the difficult relationship she had with her mother. Anne, Peter and her sister Margot were tutored while they were in hiding.

From the movie,The Diary of Anne Frank

Anne was inspired to become a Journalist (reporter). She also wrote about the difficult relationship she had with her mother. Anne, Peter and her sister Margot were tutored while they were in hiding.

From the movie,The Diary of Anne Frank

Annes final journal entry was on August 1st, 1944.

The police had been given secret information about the familyshiding place. To this day, historians dont know who b (tobe disloyal) the family and told the police.

On the morning of 4 August 1944, were found and taken to the station to be int (questioned a lot/with pressure)

Annes final journal entry was on August 1st, 1944.

The police had been given secret information about the familyshiding place. To this day, historians dont know who betrayed thefamily and told the police.

On the morning of 4 August 1944, were found and taken to the station to be interrogated (questioned a lot/with pressure)

The group is separated, and they are transported by cattle carto different work-camps.

They lived and worked in the harsh conditions of the work camps.Anne and Margot stay together and they both died just days apartdue to starvation (hunger) and disease in 1945. .

Otto, the father, was the only survivor. Once the war with Germanyends and Hitler was no longer in power, Otto returned to Hollandto search for his family.

Upon finding out that his wife and daughters had bothdied, Otto was given Annes diary (that was kept by a neighbor). Otto Frank later commented that he had not realized Anne had kept such an accurate (exact) and well-written record of their time in hiding.

Otto gave the diary to a Historian. A newspaper article was writtenabout the diary, and in the summer of 1947, the first1,500 copies of Annes diary are published (printed) in Holland.

Since it was first published in 1947, Anne Frank's diary has become one of the most powerful memoirs (personal story) of the Holocaust.

Its message of courage and hope during tragic times has reached millions of readers. The diary has been translated into 67 languages with over 30 million copies sold.