Queen Elizabeth I Word Search
Queen Elizabeth I, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: TUDOR, ENGLAND, SPANISH, ARMADA, GLOBE, THEATRE, RALEIGH, ELIZABETH, VIRGINIA, PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, EXPLORATION.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Queen Elizabeth I word list, defined
- ARMADA /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/ · noun
- A large fleet of warships, or by extension any large group of moving things such as vehicles or aircraft. Related: fleet, flotilla, navy, convoy.
- GLOBE /ˈɡloʊb/ · noun
- A three-dimensional representation of the Earth or other celestial body, typically as a ball or sphere. A global or worldwide sphere of influence. Related: world, earth, sphere, orb.
- THEATRE /θiːˈɑːtər/ · noun
- A building or outdoor area where plays, films, or other performances are given, or a branch of the performing arts concerned with acting, dancing, music, and stage design. Related: playhouse, theater, auditorium, stage.
- VIRGINIA /ˈvɜːrdʒɪniə/ · proper noun
- A state in the United States of America, located in the eastern part of the country. It is known for its historic sites, such as Monticello, and its natural beauty, including the Blue Ridge Mountains. Related: state, region, area, territory.
- PROTESTANT /ˈproʊtɪstənt/ · noun
- A person who adheres to the Christian faith as defined by the Protestant Reformation, or a person who protests against something. Related: Christian, nonconformist, evangelical, reformed.
- CATHOLIC /ˈkæθəlɪk/ · adjective (also noun)
- As an adjective, 'catholic' means broad, wide-ranging, or universal in interests, tastes, or sympathies. When capitalized, Catholic refers specifically to the Roman Catholic Church or its faith, members, and practices. Related: universal, broad, eclectic, wide-ranging.
- EXPLORATION /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/ · noun
- The action of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar area or subject in order to discover or learn more about it; a careful examination or study of something. Related: investigation, examination, survey, study.
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