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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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 …

Ancient China crossword puzzle
Ancient China

the ideas of confucius, a prediction, stressed living in harmony with the dao, the guiding force of all reality, 4000 mile long network of routes …

Ancient Israel crossword puzzle
Ancient Israel

prosperous sea traders who established a great network of trading posts, group of people that were defeated because of god's power flowed through …

Agricultural Revolution crossword puzzle
Agricultural Revolution

modern day technology used to do work, a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand, job in neolithic time that …

World War One Causes crossword puzzle
World War One Causes

countries agree to defend each other if they are attacked from other countries, building empires/colonisation, _ of archduke franz ferdinand in june …

World War 1 (WWI) crossword puzzle
World War 1 (WWI)

front, front, german u-boats, germany lost its _ in africa and asia, agreement to stop shooting, luxury cruise liner sunk by german u-boats, this …

Cold War Origins crossword puzzle
Cold War Origins

the allies were united against.., formed in 1949, formed in 1955, the city divided and occupied by the four allies, the leader of the ussr in 1945, …

Cold War Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Cold War Vocabulary

an economic doctrine that replaces a private property/profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of means of production (e.g, …

World 1914-1918 crossword puzzle
World 1914-1918

claimed to have magical powers, germany, austria, ottoman empire, bulgaria, the right to vote, lost control of their country because of their …

Reformation Movement crossword puzzle
Reformation Movement

creator of model communes, women were fighting for this, abolitionist tried to end this, led prison reform, believer of emotions and intuition, …

The Age of Imperialism crossword puzzle
The Age of Imperialism

leader of the us navy, he developed a modern fleet capable of protecting america business shipping interests around the world, the policy in which …

Concepts of Industrial Revolution crossword puzzle
Concepts of Industrial Revolution

transportation mode for moving goods on the earth's surface, whose development was one of the most important phenomena of the industrial …

French Revolution and Napolean crossword puzzle
French Revolution and Napolean

to step down from power, battle of _ ; napoleon's victory in austria, napoleonic _ ; contained enlightenment principals such as equality of all …

World War I crossword puzzle
World War I

large weapons and vehicles used for the first time in world war i, network of trenches that went all the way from belgium to switzerland, war started …

Explorers crossword puzzle
Explorers

proved the land discovered was not india but in fact, as a teenager he sailed on many merchant ships, discovered an ocean route from portugal to the …

Era between WWI and WWII crossword puzzle
Era between WWI and WWII

southern europe axis member, national socialist country, wrote, island bombed on same day as pearl harbor, june 6, 1944, the stance america took prior …

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 …

Hitlers Rise to Power crossword puzzle
Hitler's Rise to Power

germany lost 13 percent of this, including the resouce rich ruhr valley. it is also the l in 'lamb', the systematic spreading of a idea or …

The Jamestown Settlement crossword puzzle
The Jamestown Settlement

land surrounded by water on three sides, this river surrounded jamestown on three sides, a cash crop sold in england, the first permanent english …

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, …

Edgar Allan Poe crossword puzzle
Edgar Allan Poe

who is the narrator morning for?, what country does the cask of an amontillado take place?, how did poe make money in college?, why does montresor …

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 _ …

Progressive Era crossword puzzle
Progressive Era

what method that was introduced in 1915 had a big impact on schools during the progressive era?, what's one major thing that is still a huge part …

Medieval Europe crossword puzzle
Medieval Europe

the service offered by knights to lords in feudalism, a holy war with the intention of retaking jerusalem for the christian church, the fall of the _ …

Bonfire Night crossword puzzle
Bonfire Night

remember, remember the ? of november, bonfire night is celebrated on the anniversary of the failed attempt to blow up what?, what was the nickname of …

Origins of Civilization crossword puzzle
Origins of Civilization

the way of life of a society which is handed down from one generation to the next by learning and experience, system of ranking groups, the era of …

Mesopotamia crossword puzzle
Mesopotamia

monotheists believe in one of these, cuneiform was the world's first system of _ , hammurabi wrote the first system of _ , "surplus" …

Mesopotamia Civilization crossword puzzle
Mesopotamia Civilization

land that contained minerals which would make crops grow, the highpoint of the mesopotamia society.., a king who looked for eternal life (a poem was …

Fossils & Evolution crossword puzzle
Fossils & Evolution

what is the time period between the birth of one generation and the birth of the next in a family or species?, what is the process of gradual change …

George Washington crossword puzzle
George Washington

how many siblings did he have growing up?, being that he served two terms, how many years was he in the office?, george served in the house of _ , how …

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.