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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Italy in the 1300s crossword puzzle
Italy in the 1300s

an italian who became a government official for the great kublai khan, one of the busiest trade cities in italy in the 1300s, his family traveled the …

Kings of Israel and Judah crossword puzzle
Kings of Israel and Judah

last king of judah before taken into babylonian captivity (2 kings 24-25), son of solomon, kingdom split during his rule (1 kings 11-14), son of …

Vietnam War crossword puzzle
Vietnam War

the texas politician who is most commonly associated with the vietnam war at its most violent, the us president at the very beginning of the cold war, …

Gupta Empire crossword puzzle
Gupta Empire

the gupta empire created a vaccine for this disease. what is it?, where did the gupta empire originate?, how many of the 8 planets in the solar …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Famous Inventors crossword puzzle
Famous Inventors

inventor of the light bulb, known for alternating current (ac) power, revolutionized car manufacturing with the assembly line, pioneers of the first …

Early Republic of America crossword puzzle
Early Republic of America

the _ and sedition acts were passed during john adams presidency, alexander hamilton was a _ , the _ cabinet were advisors under washington, the …

Roman Legacy & Byzantine Empire crossword puzzle
Roman Legacy & Byzantine Empire

country governed by elected representatives and an elected leader, law created by the byzantine emperor justinian which influences our law today, use …

Renaissance Music Time Period crossword puzzle
Renaissance Music Time Period

moving in accordance with the harmony, a song with several voicing typically arranged in elaborate counterpoint, the lowest voicing of instrument or …

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 …

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, …

The Industrial Revolution crossword puzzle
The Industrial Revolution

machine to draw out & twisted cotton fibres, a disease that causes diarrhea, the production of many products, cloth made by weaving/knitting …

Famous People Review crossword puzzle
Famous People Review

this singer is called the "king of pop", the italian explorer who reached america in 1492, the famous detective created by arthur conan …

The Roaring 20s crossword puzzle
The Roaring 20s

american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. this man is considered to be one of america's greatest composers, a 1920s slang term …

Gilded Age crossword puzzle
Gilded Age

a description of life during the 1800's and early 1900's; looks great on the outside but is rotten on the inside, an industrialist who …

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 …

Ancient Greece crossword puzzle
Ancient Greece

a war believed to have started over a women's beauty, a fictional story similar to a legend, a form of government with a ruler or leader at the …

Exploration & Colonization crossword puzzle
Exploration & Colonization

the children of native americans and europeans, overland trade routes linking china to the middle east, to bring a product into a country to be sold, …

Civil War and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Civil War and Reconstruction

first battle of the civil war,, president of the united states,, president of the confederate states,, amendment that abolished slavery,, bureau that …

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 _ …

Renaissance Europe crossword puzzle
Renaissance Europe

portuguese explorer, the first person to sail directly from europe to india. started"age of exploration", "extension of power over a …

13 Colonies crossword puzzle
13 Colonies

founded by james oglethorpe and was set aside strictly for military use, this colony was founded in 1634 by lord baltimore, founded in 1681 by william …

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Reconstruction

an official release from punishment for a crime, a republican who believed that congress should direct reconstruction, a legal state holiday …

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 …

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" …

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 …

Historical Foundations crossword puzzle
Historical Foundations

the scientific study of development across a lifespan, study of how biology influences behavior, understanding the conscious experience through …

Classical Greece crossword puzzle
Classical Greece

a poisonous drink made from a plant, from the latin word tributum, contribution, another word for armistice, the opposite of "no", plans and …

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.