Rupert Murdoch

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rupert-murdoch

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. When was Rupert Murdoch born?March 11, 1931
2. What nationality was Rupert Murdoch?Became a naturalized American citizen in 1985
3. What is the initial business?Took over The News in Adelaide in 1952
4. What is the empire scale?Owned over 800 companies in 50+ countries by 2000

Media Magnate: An individual who owns and controls a large number of media outlets, such as newspapers, television stations, and publishing companies, exerting significant influence over public opinion and information.
Tabloid Journalism: A style of reporting that emphasizes sensationalism, human interest stories, and bold, eye-catching headlines, often designed to appeal to a mass audience and increase circulation numbers.
Industrial Dispute: A disagreement between employers and employees, often involving labor unions, regarding issues such as wages, working conditions, or the introduction of new technologies that may affect job security.
Naturalized Citizen: A person who was born in one country but has legally gone through the process to become a citizen of another country, gaining the same rights as those born there.