For an 8th-grade student using standard textbooks like those by Yudovskaya, Baranov, and Vanyushkina , a history crossword (krossvord) serves as an effective tool for reviewing the "New History" period (18th to early 20th centuries).
Всеобщая история. История нового времени 8 класс
The curriculum typically focuses on the transition from the Age of Enlightenment to the Industrial Age. Common themes included in educational crosswords are: