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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Latin Grammatical Terminology crossword puzzle
Latin Grammatical Terminology

grammatical gender of nouns like "templum" where the nominative plural ends in "-a", form of an adjective which usually includes …

1960 - 1990 Era crossword puzzle
1960 - 1990 Era

process of people moving to britain, mostly from former colonies, oil was discovered off its coast, britain voted to join in 1975, a culture of …

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", _ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

WW2 Characters crossword puzzle
WW2 Characters

a minister of britain during of world war ii, who evocated a policy of appeasement toward the territorial demands of nazi germany, the commander of …

Origins of the Cold War crossword puzzle
Origins of the Cold War

soviet ambassador who critiqued u.s. intentions in a famous 1946 telegram, american diplomat who warned of soviet expansion in his long telegram, …

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, …

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 …

Ancient Civilisations crossword puzzle
Ancient Civilisations

a word meaning very old, a complex society, triangular structures found in egypt, meaning to believe in multiple gods, meaning to believe in one god, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Fall of Rome crossword puzzle
The Fall of Rome

these invaders, which were non-romans, included the germanic tribes from the north and mongol nomads from central asia, the diseases to which the …

The Thirteen Original Colonies crossword puzzle
The Thirteen Original Colonies

one of the middle colonies, this colony was settled by the dutch at the same time as new york, this colony split from another in 1712. it depended on …

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 …

Ancient Persia crossword puzzle
Ancient Persia

cyrus ii conquered the chaldean and the _ empires, darius kept the empire connected by building and maintaining a _ system, to govern the whole …

WWII crossword puzzle
WWII

_ laws were introduced in 1935 to control jewish population and "protect the purity of german blood", german for "lighting war", a …

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; …

World War 2 Review crossword puzzle
World War 2 Review

organization created after ww2 to prevent another world war, united states president throughout most of ww2, last name of italy's fascist …

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 …

The Rise of Hitler crossword puzzle
The Rise of Hitler

in 1933, hitler was named of germany, how old was hitler when he moved to germany, what was the name of the guy who abused hitler as a kid? (hint: his …

The Lost City of the Incas crossword puzzle
The Lost City of the Incas

corn is also called .., a ... is the religious leader of a group of people, the word jerky came from the inca word for ... meat, ... were build to …

Ancient Mesopotamia crossword puzzle
Ancient Mesopotamia

a historical region of western asia situated within the tigris–euphrates river system, in the northern part of the fertile crescent, the earliest …

Napoleon in Russia crossword puzzle
Napoleon in Russia

napoleon's army was far from their _ , where did napoleon arrived on _ september 14,1812 when the city was deserted, the russians _ and burned …

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 …

Spanish Colonization in the Americas crossword puzzle
Spanish Colonization in the Americas

a system used by spain in which a conquistador was rewarded with the labor of conquered peoples, what the spanish called the empire that ruled what is …

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?

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