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.

Part 3: Mineko IwasakiGeisha of Gion

Whats the job of a Geisha?

A geisha is a woman highly-trained in the arts of music, dance and entertaining.

Geisha is Japanese for "person of art."

She spends many years learning to play various musical instruments, sing, dance and be the perfect hostess at a party.

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Can you guess what these are used for?

Theyre Geisha pillows (takamakura)! Geishas were trained to sleep on these not-so-soft pillows in order to keep their hair neat. Beauty knows no pain

Are Geishas allowed to get married?

Are Geishas allowed to get married?

Nope. A geisha woman cant get married if she wishes to remain a geisha.

She can, however, can get married after she retires.Forever alone

well, until I quit my job.

Which woman is a Geisha & which one is a Geisha-in-training (Maiko)?

True or False: Kimonos are always made fromsilk and sewn by hand.

True or False: Kimonos are always made fromsilk and sewn by hand.

True or False: Nowadays, its much faster to become a Geisha. You only need to study the arts for 2 years.

True or False: Usually it takes several years. A girl can become a Maiko at 16, and a Geisha at 21

Now, lets learn about Japans most famous geisha.

Mineko Iwasaki is perhaps the most famousJapanese geisha.

Her interviews & book allowed the world to learn about the very secret lives and traditions of geishas

Born in 1949 as Masako Tanaka, at the age of 3 she was selected to be the atotori also called the h______(successor) to the Iwasaki Geisha House or Okiya. She remained with her parents until she was 5. She then left herb______ (blood-relative) family, and was a________(to live with another family) member of the Iwasaki family.

Born in 1949 as Masako Tanaka, at the age of 3 she was selected to be the atotori, also called the HEIR (successor) to the Iwasaki Geisha House or Okiya.

She remained with her parents until she was 5. She then left herBIRTH (blood-relative) family, and was an ADOPTED (to live with another family) member of the Iwasaki family.

The okiya provided Masako with food, shelter, k________ (Japanese robe), obis, and other necessities. Her training is very expensive, and she must repay the okiya with her earnings.

Only when she finishes paying off her d________ (money owed to someone), she is allowed to move out of the house to live and work independently.

The okiya provided Masako with food, shelter, KIMONO (Japanese robe), obis, and other necessities. Her training is very expensive, and she must repay the okiya with her earnings.

Only when she finishes paying off her DEBT (money owed to someone), she is allowed to move out of the house to live and work independently.

As a young child, Masako had to attend dance classes as well as do daily C__________(housework), such as helping prepare meals, cleaning floors, washing and carefully folding kimonos aswell as assist Geishas with any duties. Girls in training are calledShikomi-San.

As a young child, Masako had to attend dance classes as well as do daily CHORES (housework), such as helping prepare meals, cleaning floors, washing and carefully folding kimonos aswell as assist Geishas with any duties. Girls in training are calledShikomi-San.

When Masako turned 15, she began her official training as a maikoor A___________ (a person who learns a special skill from anemployer).

It was during this time that a F_____- T_____(a person who can predict the future) gave her a new identity. Her professional geishaname was Mineko.

When Masako turned 15, she began her official training as a maikoor APPRENTICE (a person who learns a special skill from anemployer).

It was during this time that a FORTUNE-TELLER (a person who can predict the future) gave her a new identity. Her professional geishaname was Mineko.

Maikos have a very strict and difficult training schedule. They learn the art of traditional Japanese dances, musical instruments, tea ceremony, and how to be good conversationalists.

By the time she was 21, Mineko had earned a r_________ (popular belief by many people) for being one of Japans most skillful dancers and an outstanding maiko. At this age, she officially became geisha.

By the time she was 21, Mineko had earned a REPUTATION (popular belief by many people) for being one of Japans most skillful dancers and an outstanding maiko. At this age, she officially became geisha.

Mineko was an a___________ (hardworking) individual who created her own goals. Her expectations of herself were so high that she pushed herself so hard that she developed a near F____________(deadly) kidney disease. Fortunately, she R___________ (got better) and managed to make her re-entry into the geisha world again.

Mineko was an AMBITIOUS (hardworking) individual who created her own goals. Her expectations of herself were so high that she pushed herself so hard that she developed a near FATAL (deadly) kidney disease. Fortunately, she RECOVERED (got better) and managed to make her re-entry into the geisha world again.

"Geishas are not submissive and subservient, but in fact they are some of the most financially and emotionally successful and strongest women in Japan, and traditionally have been so."

Iwasaki Mineko, Geisha, A Life

She was a popular geisha because of her talents and beauty. She performed for international celebrities and officials.

However, it wasnt all peaceful. Because many special guests requested her talent, Mineko was often B__________ (bothered by others) because of the j__________ (when someone wants what you have) of other geishas.

She was a popular geisha because of her talents and beauty. She performed for international celebrities and officials.

However, it wasnt all peaceful. Because many special guests requested her talent, Mineko was often BULLIED (bothered by others) because of the JEALOUSY (when someone wants what you have) of other geishas.

She sometimes faced danger when performing and in public.

In her autobiography, she describes having to d______(protect) herself with a sharp piece of bamboo from a basket she was carrying when a group of men A_________ (to cause physical harm) her on the street.

She sometimes faced danger when performing and in public.

In her autobiography, she describes having to DEFEND(protect) herself with a sharp piece of bamboo from a basket she was carrying when a group of men ATTACKED (to cause physical harm) her on the street.

Heres Mineko playing a game with foreign guests, including the US President.

Mineko & friends with supermodel, Twiggy.

Dinner & work

Entertaining Japanese Government Officials

At one time, she earned $4 million a year, but despite the high demands for her talent, Mineko wanted more.

After the death of her M______(life teacher) in 1980, Mineko realized that the life of a geisha was too traditional confined and too restricted for her. She believed maikos should be better educated, not just in the traditional arts.

She wanted to seek out her own life.

At one time, she earned $4 million a year, but despite the high demands for her talent, Mineko wanted more.

After the death of her MENTOR (life teacher) in 1980, Mineko realized that the life of a geisha was too traditional confined and too restricted for her. She believed maikos should be better educated, not just in the traditional arts.

She wanted to seek out her own life.

To everyones surprise, Mineko R______ (to stop working) at the height of her career at age 29. She hoped that her decision would shock Gion into changing their traditional ways. However, even after over 70 other geishas followed her retirement, nothing was changed.

To everyones surprise, Mineko RETIRED (to stop working) at the height of her career at age 29. She hoped that her decision would shock Gion into changing their traditional ways. However, even after over 70 other geishas followed her retirement, nothing was changed.

After leaving her profession, She developed her career in art after she married an artist named Jin'ichir Sat in 1982. Their only child, Kosuke, was born in 1983.

In the 1990s, Mineko was one of several Geishas that gave honest interviews to book A__________(writer), Arthur Golden.

Mineko agreed to the interviews under 1 condition that her identify remained secret.

Golden published Memoirs of a Geisha, using the information he gathered.

In the 1990s, Mineko was one of several Geishas that gave honest interviews to book AUTHOR (writer), Arthur Golden.

Mineko agreed to the interviews under 1 condition that her identify remained secret.

Golden published Memoirs of a Geisha, using the information he gathered.

The book and later the movie was hugely popularand won many awards.

But there was c__________ (public disagreement), as Golden revealed Minekos identity, and admitted hismain character was based off of her life.

The book and later the movie was hugely popularand won many awards.

But there was CONTROVERSY (public disagreement), as Golden revealed Minekos identity, and admitted hismain character was based off of her life.

Mineko was upset and lost many old friends and had broken relationships. Former geishas were upsetshe had shared secret information about geisha traditions.

As a result Mineko s_______(to take someone to courtto get money for damages) Golden and she won.

Mineko was upset and lost many old friends and had broken relationships. Former geishas were upsetshe had shared secret information about geisha traditions.

As a result Mineko SUED (to take someone to courtto get money for damages) Golden and she won.

Afterwards, Mineko decided to tell her story in her own words, so she wrote her autobiography. Her book became a worldwideBest Seller.

Today, Mineko lives a quiet life with her family just outside of Kyoto, Japan.

Thanks to her book, the mysterious world of Geishas has been shared all over the world.