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.

Showing 1-30 of 539 records

Sort by:  

Charles Darwin crossword puzzle
Charles Darwin

a mechanism that darwin used to explain how evolution could happen, matched the shape of the beaks of the finches, an animal that hunts and kills …

Ancient Rome crossword puzzle
Ancient Rome

a group of 6000 men in the roman army, a class of rich people in the roman empire, latin for 'slave', death by being tied or nailed to a …

Geologic Time Scale crossword puzzle
Geologic Time Scale

a fossil that is useful for dating and correlating the strata in which it is found, it is the longest of the phanerozoic eras, lasting from 540 to 250 …

Declaration of Independence crossword puzzle
Declaration of Independence

the day that falls on july 4th - is a us holiday, this is what many people do in the usa on july 4th, day the usa celebrates its independence from …

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 _ …

People & Places of Ancient Rome crossword puzzle
People & Places of Ancient Rome

area founded by phoenicians on the coast of north africa. it was the largest and richest state due to being an enormous trading empire, he was a …

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 …

The Stone Age crossword puzzle
The Stone Age

of the same age, date, or duration, to cut, shape, or fashion by or as if by carving with a chisel, a glacier covering a significant fraction of a …

The Alamo History crossword puzzle
The Alamo History

won the alamo, english word for alamo, picket and thatch huts, commander of the alamo, the battle cry, president during the alamo, flag flown over the …

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 …

Ottoman Empire crossword puzzle
Ottoman Empire

a powerful empire that spanned over 600 years (1299-1922), controlling parts of europe, asia, and africa, founder of the ottoman empire and leader of …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Texas Revolution crossword puzzle
Texas Revolution

legend says he wore a raccoon hat, famous texas mission, battle site, know as the writer of the most heroic letter in texas history, location of the …

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 …

Medieval crossword puzzle
Medieval

a large building that the king and queen lived in, a contagious disease that killed many people in the middle ages, common punishment for crimes in …

Ancient India crossword puzzle
Ancient India

this hindu diety is "the creator"; half man and half woman, this god has 4 heads, this religion began in india in ancient times, and is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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.