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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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 …

Russia, 1900- 1917 crossword puzzle
Russia, 1900- 1917

imperial ruler of russia, the trans-siberian.., arctic wasteland, peasants owned by their landlords- abolished in 1861, policy of making non-russians …

Explorers crossword puzzle
Explorers

proved the land discovered was not india but in fact, as a teenager he sailed on many merchant ships, discovered an ocean route from portugal to the …

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 …

Imperialism, Industry, and Revolutions crossword puzzle
Imperialism, Industry, and Revolutions

father of mexican independence, military-based leader after french revolution, gave brazil independence, slave nation that gained independence from …

Ancient Australia crossword puzzle
Ancient Australia

the _ -the explanation of creation for australia's indigenous people, girl who is caught at the train station, this animal will always take care of …

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 …

Lincoln and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
"Lincoln" and Reconstruction

the method of communication that lincoln used to his advantage during the civil war, special laws in the south meant for african-american people only, …

The Mayans, the Aztecs and the Incas crossword puzzle
The Mayans, the Aztecs and the Incas

this writing system was believed to be the only complete writing system in mesoamerica, what type of system are hieroglyphics?, the incas built these …

Aztecs and Incas crossword puzzle
Aztecs and Incas

disease that killed 10 million inca people, language of the incas, the spanish took a lot of _ from the inca, sickness in which the body does not …

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 _ …

Ronald Reagan crossword puzzle
Ronald Reagan

he was a famous _ before he was president, reagan made _ in government spending, he said to tear down the _ _ , reagan wanted to participate in the _ …

Canadian Confederation crossword puzzle
Canadian Confederation

this province was named for queen victoria and prince albert's daughter, canada's only officially bilingual province, the last province to join …

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 …

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 cross, the …

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 brothers' …

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 …

Pyramids of Ancient Egypt crossword puzzle
Pyramids of Ancient Egypt

built the great pyramid of giza, said to have commissioned the first stone pyramid in egypt, name given to a pyramid built by amenemhat iii at …

Mayan Civilization crossword puzzle
Mayan Civilization

performed by priests to please the gods, the mayans lived in the southern part of this country, kings and nobles lived in this within the city, …

Mesopotamian Empires crossword puzzle
Mesopotamian Empires

“the king’s eyes and ears,” were _ that made sure the satraps were doing what they were supposed to!, mesopotamian system of writing, a highway …

Sir Isaac Brock crossword puzzle
Sir Isaac Brock

where is the jacket displayed, color of jacket, what sir isaac brock possessed, battle sir isaac brock was killed in, nationality of the troops he …

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, …

Cold War Origins crossword puzzle
Cold War Origins

the allies were united against.., formed in 1949, formed in 1955, the city divided and occupied by the four allies, the leader of the ussr in 1945, …

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, …

U.S.A. - Civil Rights crossword puzzle
U.S.A. - Civil Rights

laws that forced people to be separated (at school, restaurants, buses) because of the skin colour, to stop using a service in order to protest …

Adolph Hitler and WWII crossword puzzle
Adolph Hitler and WWII

a concentration camp during ww2, leader of the nazi party during wwii, was an axis power in wwii, was the government of germany before wwii, fought …

French Revolution and Napolean crossword puzzle
French Revolution and Napolean

to step down from power, battle of _ ; napoleon's victory in austria, napoleonic _ ; contained enlightenment principals such as equality of all …

Medieval Europe crossword puzzle
Medieval Europe

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 _ …

New Mexico History crossword puzzle
New Mexico History

the original name for mexico when it was a spanish colony, new mexico's permanent capital, the place where the priests worked, the place of rest on …

Causes of the Civil War crossword puzzle
Causes of the Civil War

to leave or withdraw, underground _ - series of escape routes and hiding places to bring slaves out of the south, unfair treatment of particular …

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.