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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Ancient Civilizations crossword puzzle
Ancient Civilizations

the “land between the rivers;” lush farmland surrounding the area of mesopotamia, belief in two or more gods, spreading of ideas or products from …

Earths History crossword puzzle
Earth's History

igneous rock that has formed from lava, passes through the earth's atmosphere and strikes the ground, widespread and rapid decrease in biodiversity, a …

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 …

Esther crossword puzzle
Esther

ruled many provinces, mordecai persuades esther to assist, mordecai found out about the plot and told esther who is the, pur is to destroy or blank, …

Middle Ages crossword puzzle
Middle Ages

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 _ …

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 …

World War II crossword puzzle
World War II

prime minister of great britain throughout most of world war ii, the genocide of the jews during world war ii, japanese suicide pilots, the northwest …

History and Early Civilizations crossword puzzle
History and Early Civilizations

commonly known as the old stone age and lasted from 2 million b.c to 10,000 b.c where people were nomads who moved place to place constantly and kept …

Dutch Settlement crossword puzzle
Dutch Settlement

where jan van riebeeck was from, to take over an area, where maria de la quellerie was from, the first building built in the cape by settlers, the …

American Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
American Revolutionary War

_ act was repealed in 1766, loyalist or someone that supports the british gout, this battle was also called the battle of brooklyn, which revolution …

World War II Vocabulary crossword puzzle
World War II Vocabulary

germany, italy, september 2, 1945; marks japanese surrender to american forces, battle that was the turning point on the eastearn front of europe; …

The Ancient Greek Philosophers crossword puzzle
The Ancient Greek Philosophers

a greek drama that focused around a struggling person and ended in a sad ending, a greek tragedy writer whose plots were more down to earth than other …

History and Famous Figures crossword puzzle
History and Famous Figures

the last active ruler of the ptolemaic kingdom of egypt, albert einstein, a physicist known for developing the theory of relativity, napoleon …

U.S. Civil War crossword puzzle
U.S. Civil War

the practice of forcing people to work without pay as enslaved people and denying them the freedom to decide how to live their lives, large farms …

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, 1912 …

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 …

World War 1 crossword puzzle
World War 1

german u-boats, germany lost its _ in africa and asia, agreement to stop shooting, this country switched sides during the war, new weapon armored …

Causes of WWII crossword puzzle
Causes of WWII

this person's rise to power was a contributing factor to world war ii, hitler was born in this country, this treaty gave germany a reason to be angry. …

Medieval Economic and Political Power crossword puzzle
Medieval Economic and Political Power

the holy roman emperor, also known as frederick i, who tried to capture northern italy, money for investment, a kingdom established during middle ages …

Australian Gold Rush crossword puzzle
Australian Gold Rush

having or marked by good, a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores, a group of people who leave …

The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain crossword puzzle
The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain

people began to have a feeling of this over nature and such because of the accomplishment made in transportation, iron that was produced with the …

Famous Scientists and Inventors crossword puzzle
Famous Scientists and Inventors

english physicist and mathematician who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, swiss-american physicist who developed the theory of …

The Renaissance in Europe crossword puzzle
The Renaissance in Europe

the german johannes ********* invented the world's first movable type (printing press) in the 1440s, northern european artists tended to make ******* …

World War 1 Review crossword puzzle
World War 1 Review

spain, sweden, denmark and norway during world war 1, a costly allied victory occurred in this battle in september of 1914, extreme pride in your …

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 where …

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 wife, the …

Civil Rights, 1960s crossword puzzle
Civil Rights, 1960s

town in north carolina where, in 1960, activists staged the first 'sit-in' in protest against restaurants, cafes, etc. that refused to serve black …

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 …

The Roaring 20s & The Great Depression crossword puzzle
The Roaring 20's & The Great Depression

products intended for personal use by consumers, such as cars, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners, an arrangement in which the consumer buys something …

WWII and the Origins of the Cold War crossword puzzle
WWII and the Origins of the Cold War

the u.s. forced japanese residents into these camps during wwii, u.s. program to design the atomic bomb, the place of general montgomery's first …

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?

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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.