Gertrude Bell Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
Gertrude Bell was a pioneering British explorer, archaeologist, and diplomat who played a key role in shaping the Middle East in the early 20th century. To honor her legacy and the importance of understanding history, we have created a timeline game where players must place events in their correct chronological order.
- Players will learn about the significant events in Gertrude Bell’s life and the historical context in which she operated.
- By placing events in their correct order, players will deepen their understanding of how Gertrude Bell’s actions influenced the political landscape of the Middle East.
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- July 14, 1868: Gertrude Bell is born in Washington Hall, County Durham, England
- 1870: Gertrude Bell moves to Tehran, Iran with her family
- 1870s: Gertrude Bell begins learning Persian and Arabic languages
- 1900: Gertrude Bell travels to Syria, Palestine, and Turkey
- 1907: Gertrude Bell becomes fluent in Turkish and starts exploring archaeological sites in Turkey
- 1909: Gertrude Bell visits Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) for the first time
- 1923: Gertrude Bell helps in the establishment of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad
- 1921-1922: Gertrude Bell aids in the creation of the modern state of Iraq
- 1923: Gertrude Bell becomes the Oriental Secretary in the British High Commission in Iraq
- 1907: Gertrude Bell publishes her book 'The Desert and the Sown'
- 1927: Gertrude Bell becomes the first woman to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Oxford
- July 12, 1926: Gertrude Bell passes away in Baghdad, Iraq
- 1927-1928: Gertrude Bell's writings and letters are published posthumously
- ongoing: Gertrude Bell's archaeological work in Iraq continues to be studied and appreciated
- ongoing: Gertrude Bell's legacy as a pioneering explorer and diplomat is recognized worldwide