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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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 …

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 …

Pilgrim Church History crossword puzzle
Pilgrim Church History

last name of pilgrim's first minister, official name of pilgrim's kitchen, the _ room, the first service of pilgrim congregational church was held …

Philippine History crossword puzzle
Philippine History

a peak in limasawa where magellan's cross was believed to be planted, the surname of the person who allegedly faked rizal's retraction, in word form, …

Shogunate Japan crossword puzzle
Shogunate Japan

a female samurai was called an onna- _ , this person only had ceremonial power during the shogunate period in japan, this was the first shogunate …

Roman Mythology crossword puzzle
Roman Mythology

founder of rome, messenger of the gods, god of the underworld, goddess of the moon, goddess of wisdom, god of war, sometimes apollo is represented by …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hitlers Rise to Power crossword puzzle
Hitler's Rise to Power

germany lost 13 percent of this, including the resouce rich ruhr valley. it is also the l in 'lamb', the systematic spreading of a idea or cause or of …

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 …

Medieval Wales & The Age of Princes crossword puzzle
Medieval Wales & The Age of Princes

the english king who 'gave wales a prince born in wales, who can't speak a word of english!' (he made his baby son 'prince of wales'), the welsh …

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 …

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, …

Middle Ages to Reformation crossword puzzle
Middle Ages to Reformation

mother language of french, spanish and english, ability to read and write, 'rebirth' of learning, this helped the spread of education, catholic …

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 …

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 Russian Revolution crossword puzzle
The Russian Revolution

a set of ideas and beliefs that are dominant in society and are used to justify the power and privilege of the ruling class, an ideology developed by …

Famous Inventions crossword puzzle
Famous Inventions

device that records sound (10 letters), machine used to fly (8 letters), portable light source (10 letters), device used to view distant objects (9 …

Roman Architecture crossword puzzle
Roman Architecture

large open space w/columns located in forum of roman town(public), most amazing feat of roman engineering creating a network of?, central room of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tudor Dynasty crossword puzzle
Tudor Dynasty

the lord protector of england, the legislative body that cromwell supported, the form of government established in england after the execution of …

World History crossword puzzle
World History

belief that spirits inhabit plants, animals, or other natural objects, people who move from place to place in search of food, objects made by humans, …

Roaring Twenties crossword puzzle
Roaring Twenties

first president of the roaring twenties era, serving from 1921 until his assassination in 1923, book written by f. scott fitzgerald, an influential …

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 …

Renaissance & Reformation crossword puzzle
Renaissance & Reformation

states that humans are the center of the universe, the society of jesus, were founded to stop the spread of the reformation, an italian renaissance …

Renaissance crossword puzzle
Renaissance

florentine sculptor of david and painter and architect, pardon sins, buying and selling of a large quantity of goods, an italian astronomer, …

Ships of the Sea - Maritime crossword puzzle
Ships of the Sea - Maritime

first steamship to cross the atlantic ocean, ship that carried the first 114 colonists to the colony of georgia, ships that exploded in 1838 of 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.
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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.