Crossword Puzzle – Age 16+
crossword puzzle
Read each clue carefully and think of the word that best fits. Type the letters into the blank boxes to complete the puzzle. Some words go across, and some go down. Keep solving until the whole grid is filled.
About the Activity
Hellfire Pass was a section of the Burma Railway, built during World War II under Japanese occupation. The railway was constructed to support military operations, but it relied on the labour of prisoners and rōmusha, many of whom endured extreme conditions. Workers had to cut through stone using basic tools like pickaxes, often working long hours with limited food and medical care. The harsh environment, combined with diseases such as malaria and cholera, led to high mortality rates.
The pass earned its name due to the eerie sight of torch-lit labour at night, creating a ghostly appearance. Today, the Hellfire Pass Memorial stands as a place of remembrance, educating visitors about the realities faced by those involved in its construction.
