Theme: Seven Chapters of History (7/7): The Modern World

Trace the inventions, cultural movements, and historic events that shaped the modern era.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of musical genre.
  3. A music tradition with roots in African American communities.
  4. The answer starts with J and has 4 letters.
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J A Z Z
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A music tradition with roots in African American communities.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of air travel.
  3. Powered aviation developed rapidly after the Wright brothers’ 1903 flight.
  4. The answer starts with F and has 6 letters.
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F L I G H T
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Powered aviation developed rapidly after the Wright brothers’ 1903 flight.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of uk-eu departure.
  3. The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union in 2020.
  4. The answer starts with B and has 6 letters.
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B R E X I T
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The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union in 2020.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of modern physics.
  3. The theory describing physical behavior at atomic and subatomic scales.
  4. The answer starts with Q and has 7 letters.
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Q U A N T U M
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The theory describing physical behavior at atomic and subatomic scales.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of disease prevention.
  3. A preparation designed to stimulate protection against infection.
  4. The answer starts with V and has 7 letters.
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V A C C I N E
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A preparation designed to stimulate protection against infection.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of global conflict.
  3. A large-scale international war; two world wars shaped the 20th century.
  4. The answer starts with W and has 8 letters.
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W O R L D W A R
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A large-scale international war; two world wars shaped the 20th century.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of digital machines.
  3. Programmable devices that process data and execute instructions.
  4. The answer starts with C and has 9 letters.
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C O M P U T E R S
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Programmable devices that process data and execute instructions.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of tall building.
  3. A very tall multi-story building associated with modern cities.
  4. The answer starts with S and has 10 letters.
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S K Y S C R A P E R
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A very tall multi-story building associated with modern cities.
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  1. A term connected to the modern world.
  2. Think of broadcast medium.
  3. Technology that transmits moving images and sound to viewers.
  4. The answer starts with T and has 10 letters.
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T E L E V I S I O N
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Technology that transmits moving images and sound to viewers.

The Modern World: Did You Know?

First powered flight
The Wright brothers made their first controlled, sustained powered airplane flights in 1903.
Brexit date
The United Kingdom formally left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
Quantum revolution
Quantum mechanics emerged in the early 20th century and underpins many modern technologies.
Early television
Electronic television systems developed during the early decades of the 20th century.