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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Philosophy of Plato crossword puzzle
Philosophy of Plato

plato's first era, was plato's teacher, plato wrote in what style?, plato's second era, plato's middle era was used to discuss …

Nazism and the Holocaust crossword puzzle
Nazism and the Holocaust

came into power in germany and lasted until 1945, building up of a country's armed forces, getting rid of something, money became extremely …

60s Decade crossword puzzle
60's Decade

civil rights leader and friend of muhammad, the king of rock and roll, first moon-walker, famous words from neil, addressed "for man", _ …

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 …

English Civil War crossword puzzle
English Civil War

name of the group of extreme protestants, what word means ruined or destroyed, what is another word for being robbed, who wanted all men to have the …

Rome and Greek Gods crossword puzzle
Rome and Greek Gods

a curved ceiling, paterfamilias served as _ of the household, god of the underworld, this germanic tribe raided through gaul, spain, africa and into …

The Great Depression crossword puzzle
The Great Depression

provide only meals some unemployed americans had, when a bank run begins at one bank and spreads to others causing people to lose confidence in banks, …

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, …

The American Revolution crossword puzzle
The American Revolution

the lower house of the parliament, the english law-making body, is known as the house of _ , the location where the sons of liberty dropped tea in the …

Reconstruction Era crossword puzzle
Reconstruction Era

16th president of the united states, president one vote short of impeachment, amendment that abolished slavery, readmitting the south into the union, …

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 …

Historical Wars crossword puzzle
Historical Wars

battle that ended napoleon's reign, conflict between north and south in the u.s, long conflict between england and france, wars led by napoleon …

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 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 …

Christopher Columbus crossword puzzle
Christopher Columbus

columbus's birth place, columbus is credited for discovering _ , the king columbus convinced to pay for his trip, although columbus was not the …

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" …

Thomas Jefferson Era crossword puzzle
Thomas Jefferson Era

connected albany and buffalo, forcing people to serve in the navy, one of the possessions that the pioneers most valued, british attack on the …

Medieval Weapons crossword puzzle
Medieval Weapons

long-bladed weapon used in combat, club with a spiked head, tool and weapon with a sharp edge, long spear used by cavalry, short stabbing weapon, …

Middle Ages History crossword puzzle
Middle Ages History

men who didn’t have families; dedicated their lives to god; copied books by hand, serves to protect the knight in battles, weapon the knight uses to …

The Crucible Acts I and II crossword puzzle
The Crucible Acts I and II

a thing that causes disgust or hatred, betty avoids this by accusing people of witchcraft, tituba accuses her of being a witch, she was discovered …

French Revolution crossword puzzle
French Revolution

louis' own .......... voted in favor to have him executed, marie ant. was ............. by her people, also found in the bastille, over 18,000 …

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 …

Westward Expansion crossword puzzle
Westward Expansion

called for the government to own railroads and telephone and telegraph systems, long journeys where cowboys herded cattle to the market, a system of …

American Imperialism crossword puzzle
American Imperialism

amendment that restricted the rights of cuba, president who was assassinated in 1901, queen of hawaii in 1891, removing raw materials from colonies, a …

Age of Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Age of Enlightenment

this philosopher believed in the ideal of "natural rights", the philosopher who stated "i think, therefore, i am", the united …

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 …

Womenss Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Womens's Rights Movement

she became a well-known doctor, declaration of _ - a document that was signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men, a newspaper published by anthony and …

Cotton, Cattle, Railroads and West Expansion crossword puzzle
Cotton, Cattle, Railroads and West Expansion

the direction many settlers migrated after the civil war, kiowa leader that led 100 kiowas and comanches in an attack on a wagon train near salt …

Kings Of Israel crossword puzzle
Kings Of Israel

he walked with god, reigned after his father jehoboam, caused the division of israel and judah, god was with him, chosen by god, son-in-law of the …

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 …

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.