History Crossword Puzzles

A collection of history related crossword puzzles to explore key historical events, figures, and themes. These puzzles range in difficulty and cover various historical periods, from ancient civilizations to modern history.

History crossword puzzles are a fun way to learn about different aspects of history. They can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and they are perfect for students who are studying world history. Have fun puzzling your way through world history! Let's find out how many history-related crosswords you can solve.

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1960s Trivia crossword puzzle
1960's Trivia

this country hosted the 1964 summer olympics, this brazilian soccer player led his country to world cup victories in 1962 and 1970, this artist got …

The Greatest Britons crossword puzzle
The Greatest Britons

prime minister (1940–1945, 1951–1955). historically ranked as one of the greatest british prime ministers. (two words), biologist, geologist and …

WW1 Recap crossword puzzle
WW1 Recap

ww1 started in 19.., ww1 ended in 19.., the side that included britain, france and russia was the triple.., the side that included austria-hungary, …

The Beginning of Civilizations crossword puzzle
The Beginning of Civilizations

the first modern humans appeared in _ , _ use artifacts and remains of ancient humans to learn about culture, in present day _ , people raised beans, …

China (400-1500 AD) crossword puzzle
China (400-1500 AD)

an imperial dynasty of china preceded by the sui dynasty and followed by the five dynasties and ten kingdoms period, a mountain range in asia …

Industrial and Social Revolution crossword puzzle
Industrial and Social Revolution

animals raised to provide materials for textile factories, men who developed businesses and sold their inventions, controlled the sale of inventions, …

Changes in China crossword puzzle
Changes in China

nanjing becomes the capital of this kingdom by the society of god worshippers in 1853, reestablishment of this society attempted to blend chinese …

Nazi Germany crossword puzzle
Nazi Germany

the leader of nazi germany, the name of the treaty signed at the end of wwi, these were awarded to women who had lots of children, hitler was really …

Rise of Hitler crossword puzzle
Rise of Hitler

the superior race of nazi germany, the leader of the black shirts, the second largest town at the time of wwii, girls were taught domestic science …

Gold Rush crossword puzzle
Gold Rush

to move permanently from one's country to another, it was hard for levi's family to grow up in germany because they were, town in california …

The Wright Brothers: First in Flight crossword puzzle
The Wright Brothers: First in Flight

_ was more outgoing than his brother, the wright brothers live in _ ohio, _ was quiet and a dreamer, kitty _ is now the name of the wright …

The Fall of Rome crossword puzzle
The Fall of Rome

these invaders, which were non-romans, included the germanic tribes from the north and mongol nomads from central asia, the diseases to which the …

African American History crossword puzzle
African American History

first person to refuse to give up her seat, first woman and first african american woman to hold rank of 4 star admiral, first african american heavy …

Earth History crossword puzzle
Earth History

numerous fishes, other sea life; many plants, first trees; wingless insects, oldest era; organisms developed hard parts, the process of change that …

The Roman Empire crossword puzzle
The Roman Empire

worst betrayer of caesar, eastern capital of the roman empire, name for what is today france, emperor who supposedly made his horse a senator, caesar …

War of 1812 crossword puzzle
War of 1812

where americans and the british were meeting to discuss peace, the british knew that these people would not be easily beaten, for twenty years britain …

Historical Figures crossword puzzle
Historical Figures

roman general assassinated on the ides of march, last pharaoh of ancient egypt, french military leader exiled to elba and saint helena, first …

Tudor England crossword puzzle
Tudor England

henry viii's first child, henry viii's fifth wife, _ howard, the religion that henry viii changed england to so he could divorce his first …

Renaissance crossword puzzle
Renaissance

florentine sculptor of david and painter and architect, pardon sins, buying and selling of a large quantity of goods, an italian astronomer, …

Cold War crossword puzzle
Cold War

restored the rigidity of the iron curtain after it's construction in 1961, a major threat throughout the cold war. mainly between the us and …

World War 2 Review crossword puzzle
World War 2 Review

organization created after ww2 to prevent another world war, united states president throughout most of ww2, last name of italy's fascist …

Holocaust crossword puzzle
Holocaust

opened in munich -march 1933, hitler ordered the _ ? _ of jewish businesses, created in 1948 for the safety of the jews, it was hitler's final _ …

Titanic crossword puzzle
Titanic

many people thought it was, but on its first voyage it sank, 3500 bags of _ were lost, the iceberg was 100 _ tall, the company that made the titanic, …

Famous Historical Events crossword puzzle
Famous Historical Events

first human moon landing, nixon's scandal, wwii normandy invasion, 1969 music festival, 1941 attack location, atomic bomb site, alcohol ban era, …

Dictators crossword puzzle
Dictators

name of the dictator in china during the 20th century, name of the dictator in russia during the 20th century, name of the dictator in italy during …

Dinosaurs crossword puzzle
Dinosaurs

a dinosaur that can spit blinding stuff witch is not true but it happens in the movie its in, a dinosaur that was known as a sausage, its name means …

History of the Métis People crossword puzzle
History of the Métis People

what was louis riel one of the founders of?, what language do métis people speak?, what were the charges against louis riel?, what is the belt like …

Texas History crossword puzzle
Texas History

the crossword is over _ history, the revolutionary _ , the spanish _ texas, the texas _ didn't last long, texas had _ at the battle of san …

British Empire crossword puzzle
British Empire

people who were originally in a land, soldier the british had, rebellion led by army, ruling over different countries, the person in charge of rule in …

1960s crossword puzzle
1960's

a movement that rejected traditional american values, what is the name for the highly flammable chemical dropped from us planes in firebombing …

About History Crossword Puzzles

History related crossword puzzles feature clues based on important events, figures, and discoveries from history, making it a great way to learn and test your knowledge. From ancient civilizations to modern times, these puzzles take you on a journey through the fascinating world of history.

Themes, Categories and Topics

Here is an overview of what you might find in this collection.

  • Historical Figures: The puzzle may ask about famous people from different time periods. For example, clues could be about inventors like Thomas Edison or political leaders like Abraham Lincoln. Solving these clues helps you remember important people who shaped history.
  • Major Events: These puzzles can include clues about significant events such as wars, revolutions, or treaties. Clues might refer to things like "World War II battle" or "Declaration of Independence year." This helps reinforce your knowledge of key moments that have affected the world.
  • Historical Places: Some puzzles focus on important locations, like cities, countries, or landmarks. A clue might be "city of the ancient pyramids" (answer: Cairo) or "location of the first Olympic Games" (answer: Olympia). These teach you about places that have had a lasting impact on history.
  • Ancient Civilizations: There are often clues about ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Romans, or Aztecs. You might find clues like "first emperor of China" (answer: Qin Shi Huang) or "ancient writing system of Mesopotamia" (answer: cuneiform).
  • Inventions and Discoveries: Crosswords may include clues about major scientific advancements, like "the man who invented the telephone" (answer: Alexander Graham Bell) or "discovered the laws of motion" (answer: Isaac Newton). These clues help reinforce the role of science and technology in history.
  • Fun Facts: History-related crosswords often include quirky or lesser-known facts. These could be about unusual historical events, odd inventions, or famous quotes. These fun facts make the puzzles more engaging and help players learn while they solve.

How to Download Crossword Puzzles?

  • Click on any of the crossword Puzzle from the list.
  • Simply print out the puzzle on paper or cardstock to get started.

Use a pencil or pen to fill in the blanks. If you get stumped, no problem! The answers are included with the puzzle.

How to Edit Crossword Puzzles?

You can create your own crossword puzzles, by starting from scratch or by editing the existing puzzle (click on the "Edit" button in puzzle details page). You can edit the title, header, font style, clues font size, and words list. You also have the ability to shuffle questions and puzzle size.