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- 1. of Arc A French heroine and military leader who played a key role in the Hundred Years' War. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
- 3. Keller An author and advocate who overcame deaf-blindness. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she became a symbol of perseverance and education.
- 5. Curie A pioneering scientist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields.
- 7. Edison A prolific inventor known for creating the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. His innovations transformed daily life.
- 8. Gandhi A leader of nonviolent civil disobedience during India's fight for independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom worldwide.
- 9. Isaac Newton A mathematician and physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. His work laid the foundation for classical mechanics.
- 11. Parks An African American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and contributing to the end of segregation.
- 13. Mandela A South African anti-apartheid revolutionary who became the country's first black president. He worked to dismantle the legacy of apartheid and promote reconciliation.
- 14. Lincoln The 16th President of the United States, known for leading the country through the Civil War and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
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- 2. Earhart An adventurous aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She paved the way for women in aviation.
- 4. A Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter and guide. Her contributions were crucial to the success of the journey.
- 6. The last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, known for her intelligence and relationships with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
- 8. Polo An Italian explorer and merchant known for his travels to Asia along the Silk Road. His writings introduced Europeans to the wonders of the East.
- 10. Galilei An Italian scientist who made significant contributions to astronomy and physics. He was the first to use a telescope for astronomical observations.
- 12. da Vinci A brilliant artist, inventor, and thinker from the Renaissance. He painted the famous Mona Lisa and sketched inventions far ahead of his time.