Anna Filosofova

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Anna Filosofova born?April 5, 1837, in Russia
2. When did Anna Filosofova die?March 17, 1912
3. Who was Anna Filosofova?Anna Filosofova was a Russian noblewoman born in 1837 who worked hard to help women get better education and become more independent.
4. What did Anna do to help women?She helped start charities like the Society for Cheap Lodgings and pushed for women to attend universities, giving them new opportunities.

Feminist: An advocate for the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes, aiming to dismantle patriarchal structures.
Activist: An individual committed to campaigning for or against social or political change.
Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Triumvirate: A political alliance of three leaders, or, in this context, a group of three influential figures working collaboratively towards a common goal.