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A-Level English Literature: Pre-1900/Unseen Poetry + Feminine Gospels > Feminine Gospels - Beautiful > Flashcards

Feminine Gospels - Beautiful Flashcards

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1
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Who are the 4 women explored in Beautiful?

A

Helen of Troy
Cleopatra
Marilyn Monroe
Princess Diana

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Who is the 1st woman explored in Beautiful?

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Helen of Troy

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What Ancient Mythology is Helen of Troy a character from?

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Greek Mythology

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What were the names of Helen of Troy’s parents?

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Zeus

Leda

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How is Helen of Troy viewed worldwide?

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The most beautiful woman in the world

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What 3 academic fields explore Helen of Troy/Cleopatra?

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Art
History
Literature

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Who is the 2nd woman explored in Beautiful?

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Cleopatra

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What was Cleopatra the last active ruler of?

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Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt

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When did Cleopatra rule Egypt from?

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51-30 BC

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When was Cleopatra’s naval fleet destroyed?

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30 BC

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Who committed suicide after Cleopatra’s naval fleet was destroyed?

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Her husband - Mark Anthony

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What did Cleopatra do after learning of her husband’s suicide?

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Kill herself with poison

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What do many people believe about the poisoning involved in Cleopatra’s death?

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The snake bite was self-inflicted

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Who is the 3rd woman explored in Beautiful?

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Marilyn Monroe

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What 3 occupations did Marilyn Monroe partake in?

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Acting
Modelling
Singing

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What was Marilyn Monroe emblematic of in America?

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Changing attitudes towards sexuality

17
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During what time period was Marilyn Monroe a sex symbol?

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1950s-60s

18
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Who was Marilyn Monroe viciously controlled by?

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Hollywood

19
Q

At what age did Marilyn Monroe die?

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32

20
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How did Marilyn Monroe die?

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Sleeping pill overdose

21
Q

Who is the 4th woman explored in Beautiful?

A

Princess Diana

22
Q

What was Princess Diana known and much-loved as in Britain?

A

The “People’s Princess”

23
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Who did Princess Diana marry in 1981?

A

Prince Charles

24
Q

When did Princess Diana and Prince Charles separate?

A

1992

25
Q

What did the media seek following Princess Diana’s martial separation?

A

Details of marital difficulties

26
Q

Who was Princess Diana viciously hunted by?

A

The media

27
Q

When did Princess Diana die in a car crash?

A

1997

28
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Who was Princess Diana fleeing in the lead-up to her death?

A

Paparazzi

29
Q

How many people watched Princess Diana’s funeral in the UK?

A

32.1 million

A-Level English Literature: Pre-1900/Unseen Poetry + Feminine Gospels (19 decks)

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