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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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 …

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 …

William Shakespeare crossword puzzle
William Shakespeare

besides plays what did shakespeare also write?, kids in school are now memorizing his _ , what was shakespeare's final play?, what where the …

World War 1 crossword puzzle
World War 1

german u-boats, germany lost its _ in africa and asia, agreement to stop shooting, this country switched sides during the war, new weapon armored …

Esther crossword puzzle
Esther

ruled many provinces, mordecai persuades esther to assist, mordecai found out about the plot and told esther who is the, pur is to destroy or blank, …

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, …

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 …

Rome and Greek Gods - 2 crossword puzzle
Rome and Greek Gods - 2

temporary ruler, brother to artemis, god of war, constantinople was the capital of this part of rome, capital of western roman empire, poem which …

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, …

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_ act was repealed in 1766, loyalist or someone that supports the british gout, this battle was also called the battle of brooklyn, which revolution …

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, …

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, …

Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Civil Rights Movement

rights given to all us citizens by the us constitution, unfair treatment based on a prejudice, jackie robinson was the first black major league …

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 …

Industrial Revolution crossword puzzle
Industrial Revolution

economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories, the action of making or manufacturing from …

Medieval Europe Revision crossword puzzle
Medieval Europe Revision

serves to protect the knight in battles, what the christians called the muslims in the crusades, a role in society worse than a peasant, but better …

Origins of Civilizations crossword puzzle
Origins of Civilizations

a person who copies out documents, the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement, the later part of the stone age, the study of …

Mesopotamia Review crossword puzzle
Mesopotamia Review

hero of an epic who travels the world performing great deeds, many sumerians were skilled at this, but had to trade to obtain their metals, during the …

African Geography and Early Civilizations crossword puzzle
African Geography and Early Civilizations

how did he feel about what he saw, who is considered as a god on earth, what did earlier pharaohs get buried in, what else divided pharaohs?(2words), …

The Enlightenment and Revolutions crossword puzzle
The Enlightenment and Revolutions

adam ****** published his most famous work, "the wealth of nations," in 1776, the catholic church ordered him to abandon the copernican …

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 people …

River Valley Civilizations crossword puzzle
River Valley Civilizations

the earliest chinese dynasty that we have definite documentation for is the _ dynasty, sumerian trade was based largely on this precious metal, head …

Early River Civilizations crossword puzzle
Early River Civilizations

early chinese civilization started along the _ river, these are mystical poems from the ancient aryan people of south asia, the most famous structures …

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 _ …

The Roman and Byzantine Empire crossword puzzle
The Roman and Byzantine Empire

uncivilized invaders, byzantine emperor tried to reunite roman empire, name given to the eastern half of roman empire, empress of byzantine empire, …

Medieval Religion crossword puzzle
Medieval Religion

a wall painting in a medieval church that showed heaven and hell, king of england who took part in the third crusade, muslim leader who conquered most …

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, …

Greeks and Romans crossword puzzle
Greeks and Romans

greek city-state that normally had a king and a temple on a hill dedicated to a god or goddess, birthplace of democracy and the head of the delian …

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 …

History and Early Civilizations crossword puzzle
History and Early Civilizations

commonly known as the old stone age and lasted from 2 million b.c to 10,000 b.c where people were nomads who moved place to place constantly and kept …

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.