List of Miss Universe titleholders

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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. What is the year of inaugural competition?1952
2. What is the location of inaugural competition?Long Beach, California, USA
3. What is Miss Universe and when did it start?Miss Universe is a global beauty pageant that began in 1952 in Long Beach, California. It was created by Catalina Swimwear to promote their products.
4. Who was the first Miss Universe winner?The first Miss Universe winner was Armi Kuusela from Finland.

Philanthropic Endeavors: Activities aimed at promoting the welfare of others, often through charitable donations or services.
Female Agency: The capacity of women to act independently and make their own free choices.
Cultural Norms: The standards of behavior and belief established by a society or group.