Famous Person Research Questions
Choose twenty or more questions to answer
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Early years leading up to fame
When was the person born?
Where was the person born?
What was the person’s family like?
What was the person’s childhood like?
Where did the person go to school?
What important early experiences did the person have?
Fame
What is the person famous for?
Why is the person famous?
What contributions did the person make to others?
What problems did they have to overcome?
What are some famous quotes from this person?
Adulthood
What other places has the person lived?
Who did the person marry?
How many children did the person have?
What other experiences did the person have as an adult?
What was the person’s career?
How and when did they become involved in this career?
Did the person receive any awards or special recognitions?
When, where, and why did the person die?
Effects on others
1. How would the history of the world have been affected or “changed” if the
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What are other people’s opinions of the person? How do other people describe the
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What major world events were going on when this person was alive? How did these
events affect the person?
What makes this person interesting?
Who inspired this person?
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6. Who did the person inspire?
7. Any other question you thought of and want to answer.