Year 1
Who was Gertrude Bell?
In this lesson, we will learn about a famous explorer called Gertrude Bell. She was best known for her travels to the Middle East. She helped lots of countries in the Middle East communicate after WW1.
Year 1
Who was Gertrude Bell?
In this lesson, we will learn about a famous explorer called Gertrude Bell. She was best known for her travels to the Middle East. She helped lots of countries in the Middle East communicate after WW1.
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about a famous explorer called Gertrude Bell. She was best known for her travels to the Middle East. She helped lots of countries in the Middle East communicate after World War 1.
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3 Questions
Q1.
1) What did the ruler of China ask Marco Polo to do?
Build in his kingdom
Dig in his kingdom
Q2.
2) What did Marco Polo do while he was in prison?
Painted
Wrote a letter
Q3.
3) Which country was Marco Polo from?
England
France
4 Questions
Q1.
1) What war did Gertrude Bell live through?
World War 2
Q2.
2) What was Gertrude Bell interested in?
America
Reading
Q3.
3) Why was Gertrude Bell able to travel around the world?
She was good at travelling
She was important
Q4.
4) Why was Gertrude Bell so important to Great Britain?
She discovered lots of ancient artifacts in Iraq
She helped to speak Arabic when she was in the Middle East