Silent gen
What world event ended? What is the last year Silent generation were born?
1945
Where did the baby boom happen? Name at least one of the countries
New Zealand, USA, Canada
When was Gen X born?
1965-1980
What is another name of this generation? How else can you call this generation?
digital natives, me-me-me gen, Gen Y
What are they NOT called? What is NOT their name? The name actually refers to Millenials
digital natives
Why are they called Silent generation?
they had to be silent at home while father rested
What generation was born after Boomers?
Gen X
What music TV programme defined their youth? A clue - it shut down last year.
MTV
What generation was born BEFORE Millenials?
Gen X
What is the name of the generation born AFTER Gen Z
Alfa
What world event marked the birth of first Silent generation babies?
The Great Depression
What was the iconic fashion style of their youth?
hippie
How are they characterized? What is characteristic to Gen X, name some features
workaholics, independent, resourceful, adaptable
What economic challenges have they already faced?
the economic recession of 2008
What technologies/gadgets have they NOT experienced in use? Name at least some.
dial-up internet, rotary phones, floppy discs, tape cassettes, pay-phones, VHS tapes, CD players, waiting for a programme to start on tv, Walkman, pager, printed dictionaries and encyclopedias, phone books, slide projectors,
What do they value?
conformity, hard work, obedience, resilience
What was a global event of huge importance that happened in 1969? Additional 100 points if you can name the person as well
landing on the moon, Neil Armstrong
How do they view Gen Z-ers, what do they call them? Name some features
lazy, ungrateful, impolite, rude
What do they think about work? How do they choose workplaces? What kind of work do they prioritize?
prioritize work that aligns with their values
Name some of their fashion styles
streetwear, retro, athleisure, DIY, minimalism, techwear
How many Silent babies were born all around the world? Get as close as possible
167 billion
What is the name of global political relations they experienced dividing the world and which ended in 1986?
Cold War
Where does their name come from? Give at least a clue if not a precise answer
a novel by Douglas Coupland published in 1991 "Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture "
What do you call (some, not all) parents who are Millennials, their parenting style? There are two options, name at least one
gentle parenting, helicopter parents
What global problems does/did Gen Z inherit from the previous generations? Name some
global warming, housing prices, economic instability, pollution, climate crisis, global instability,