Baby boomers
What major event ended just before the Baby Boomer generation began?
World War 2
What big technological invention became common in homes during Gen X’s childhood?
The personal computer
What major event happened in 2001 that shaped many Millennials’ worldviews?
The September 11 attacks
What major event in 2020 greatly affected Gen Z’s education and social life?
The COVID-19 pandemic
What is the most common way Generation Alpha learns new things?
Online videos, digital learning, and interactive apps.
Which U.S. president is strongly associated with the early Baby Boomer era?
John F. Kennedy
Which historical event led to the fall of the Soviet Union when many Gen Xers were young adults?
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989)
Many Millennials entered the job market during a financial crisis. What year did this crisis happen?
2008
Gen Z is the first generation to grow up with widespread use of smartphones. How does this affect their communication?
They prefer texting, social media, and short-form content over phone calls.
Generation Alpha is growing up in a world with artificial intelligence (AI). What is one example of AI they might use daily?
Voice assistants like Siri or Alexa
Chat GPT
During the Baby Boomer era, families often had many children. What is the term for this increase in births?
The Baby Boom
What nickname is given to Gen X because they grew up between two large, influential generations?
The “middle child” generation
Millennials are known for valuing experiences over material things. What does this mean?
They prefer spending money on travel, concerts, and events rather than expensive possessions
What is the term for the movement Gen Z is strongly involved in, advocating for climate action?
Climate activism or environmentalism
What is one way Generation Alpha's childhood is different from all previous generations?
They are fully digital from birth, using tablets and smart devices from an early age