Here you will get to know an in-depth description of some of the most famous female explorers and adventurers from various centuries.

1. Female Explorers:
Adventure Awaits
Aadya Mane
MYP-2
ATL/HR 3
MYP-2

2. Table of contents
Female explorers and
adventurers in 19th and
20th centuries
Female explorers and
adventurers in 15th and
17th centuries
What they did and what
they faced
A small salute to them all
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02
03
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15th and 17th
centuries
Contributions
and obstacles
19th and 20th
centuries
Tribute

3. Hey!
I’m Aadya Mane and I’m from MYP-2 / Grade 7. We
were given a task to create a PPT or Imovie on the
Female Explorers and adventurers of some centuries,
their contribution, obstacles they faced and a small
tribute to them. I have decided to make a PPT and I
hope you all will learn a lot from this presentation!

4. “The most difficult thing is the decision
to act , the rest is merely tenacity”
—Amelia Earhart

5. 15th and 17th
centuries
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Female explorers and adventurers in 15th and 17th
centuries

6. What are discoveries?
Discoveries refer to the act or process of finding
or learning something new, often previously
unknown or unrecognized. Discoveries can occur
across various fields, including science,
exploration, literature, art, and more. They often
involve uncovering new knowledge, insights, or
phenomena that expand our understanding of the
world around us.

7. Beatriz Fernandez de Bobadilla
(15th)
Beatriz Fernández de Bobadilla, also
known as Beatriz de Bobadilla y
Ossorio, was a Spanish noblewoman
who lived during the 15th century. She
was the governor of Cuba for a brief
period from 1511 to 1512 following the
death of her husband, Diego Colón, the
son of Christopher Columbus. Beatriz
Fernández de Bobadilla played a
significant role in the early colonial
history of the Americas, overseeing
administrative matters and making
decisions regarding the governance of
the island.

8. Isabel Godin des Odonais (17th)
Isabel Godin des Odonais was a Frenchwoman
who became known for her perilous journey
through the Amazon rainforest in the 18th
century, but her story began in the late 17th
century. In 1749, she attempted to join her
husband, Jean Godin, in the Amazon, who was
a member of a French expedition. Due to
various hardships and delays, their journey
was prolonged, and Isabel was separated from
the main group. She faced numerous
challenges, including navigating through dense
jungles and hostile indigenous territories.
Despite these difficulties, she eventually
reunited with her husband after a journey that
lasted several years.

9. 19th and 20th
centuries
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Female explorers and adventurers in 19th and 20th
centuries

10. Mary Kingsley (19th)
Mary Kingsley was a British explorer
who traveled extensively in West Africa
during the late 19th century. She
embarked on solo expeditions to remote
regions, studying indigenous cultures
and collecting specimens of flora and
fauna. Kingsley's travels challenged
Victorian-era gender norms, and her
writings about her experiences became
widely acclaimed. Her most famous
works include "Travels in West Africa"
and "West African Studies."

11. Amelia Earhart (20th)
Amelia Earhart was an American aviator
who gained fame for her pioneering
flights in the early 20th century. In 1932,
she became the first woman to fly solo
nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.
Earhart set several aviation records
during her career and played a significant
role in promoting the advancement of
women in aviation. She disappeared in
1937 while attempting to
circumnavigate the globe, sparking one
of the most enduring mysteries in
aviation history.

12. (03)
Contributions and
Obstacles

13. Beatriz Fernandez de Bobadilla
Beatriz Fernández de Bobadilla faced
challenges such as indigenous resistance,
managing colonial affairs, and asserting
authority as a female governor in the
patriarchal society of 16th-century Cuba.
Beatriz Fernández de Bobadilla, as governor
of Cuba, contributed to early colonial
governance, stability, and continuity in the
16th century, continuing her husband's
policies after his death.
Contributions Obstacles

14. Isabel Godin des Odonais
Isabel Godin des Odonais confronted dense
jungles, hostile indigenous territories, and
prolonged separation from her husband
during her perilous Amazon journey in the
18th century.
Isabel Godin des Odonais showcased
resilience and determination, enduring a
perilous Amazon journey in the 18th century.
Her ordeal highlighted the challenges faced
by early explorers and the strength of the
human spirit.
Contributions Obstacles

15. Mary Kingsley
Mary Kingsley faced challenges such as
navigating dense jungles, encountering
dangerous wildlife, overcoming societal
gender norms, and enduring harsh conditions
during her solo expeditions in 19th-century
West Africa.
Mary Kingsley, a 19th-century British
explorer, made significant contributions by
studying West African cultures and wildlife,
challenging Victorian gender norms through
her solo expeditions, and publishing
acclaimed travelogues documenting her
experiences.
Contributions Obstacles

16. Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart faced obstacles such as
societal gender biases, financial constraints,
technical challenges in aviation, and the
inherent risks of long-distance flights during
her pioneering endeavors in the 20th century.
Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator in the
20th century, made significant contributions
by setting aviation records, promoting
women's involvement in aviation, and
inspiring generations with her courage and
determination.
Contributions Obstacles

17. Tribute
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18. Tribute
In conclusion, the stories of these
remarkable female explorers and
adventurers serve as an inspiration to
us all. Their courage, determination, and
resilience have paved the way for future
generations of explorers. We hope that
their stories have captivated your
imagination and encouraged you to
embark on your own adventures

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