Errol Musk

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/errol-musk

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 Errol Musk born?May 25, 1946
2. Where was Errol Musk born?South Africa
3. What was Errol Musk's job?Mechanical engineering consultant, property developer, and involved in emerald trading
4. What is the political tenure?Served on the Pretoria City Council from 1972 to 1983
5. What is the children?Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca Musk, and four other children from subsequent marriages

Civic Engagement: The act of participating in community affairs and contributing to public life.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A mindset characterized by innovation, risk-taking, and the drive to start and grow businesses.
Commodities Trading: The buying and selling of raw materials or primary agricultural products, such as gold, oil, or gemstones.