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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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 …

The 13 Colonies crossword puzzle
The 13 Colonies

which colony was started by roger williams?, which colony was started by thomas hooker?, which colony was started by colonists escaping connecticut?, …

Early European Explorers crossword puzzle
Early European Explorers

a frenchman who made two expeditions to the new world, a person or nation that joins with another to work toward a common goal, discovered north …

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 …

Colonial Era crossword puzzle
Colonial Era

traveling to new territories for the purpose of discovery, state sponsored settlement of people to new territories, economic policy where colonies …

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 …

Inca Civilization crossword puzzle
Inca Civilization

an extensive group of states or countries under a single ruler, the study of earth’s surface and climate, and of human activity, and of the …

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, …

Westward Expansion crossword puzzle
Westward Expansion

called for the government to own railroads and telephone and telegraph systems, long journeys where cowboys herded cattle to the market, a system of …

World War I crossword puzzle
World War I

large weapons and vehicles used for the first time in world war i, network of trenches that went all the way from belgium to switzerland, war started …

WW2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
WW2 Vocabulary

the devastating genocide of european jews during ww2, the deliberate spreading of information to influence the thinking of others, german for …

Industrial Revolution Inventions crossword puzzle
Industrial Revolution Inventions

founded american economic associations, discovered x-rays, allowed humans to communicate across wires, dramatically increased availability of cotton, …

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 …

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 …

Medieval Architecture crossword puzzle
Medieval Architecture

a style of architecture that involved large stained-glass windows, pointed arches, rib vaults, flying buttresses, and ornate decoration, a type of …

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, …

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 …

World War 1 (WWI) crossword puzzle
World War 1 (WWI)

front, front, german u-boats, germany lost its _ in africa and asia, agreement to stop shooting, luxury cruise liner sunk by german u-boats, this …

Era between WWI and WWII crossword puzzle
Era between WWI and WWII

southern europe axis member, national socialist country, wrote, island bombed on same day as pearl harbor, june 6, 1944, the stance america took prior …

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, …

Cold War crossword puzzle
Cold War

restored the rigidity of the iron curtain after it's construction in 1961, a major threat throughout the cold war. mainly between the us and ussr, cia …

Gold Rush crossword puzzle
Gold Rush

to move permanently from one's country to another, it was hard for levi's family to grow up in germany because they were, town in california where …

African American History crossword puzzle
African American History

first person to refuse to give up her seat, first woman and first african american woman to hold rank of 4 star admiral, first african american heavy …

Florida History crossword puzzle
Florida History

native american tribe, the unconquered, powerful storm that usually hits florida between june and november, famous fl fruit, st. _ ; oldest city in …

The California Gold Rush crossword puzzle
The California Gold Rush

a town that grew fast as a result of mining, deposit of sand mixed with gold near the surface, someone who explores an area for mineral deposits, the …

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

king of england whose conflict with parliament led to the civil war, the body of government that opposed charles i during the english civil war, the …

Colonial Africa crossword puzzle
Colonial Africa

university that gave crowther an honorary doctorate, one of the four reasons for european colonization of africa, system of transportation and …

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 …

Indigenous People and European Settlers crossword puzzle
Indigenous People and European Settlers

the spanish wanted to spread this religion among native americans.(nm 13), this person promised the pueblos protection against their enemies if they …

The Middle Ages: Life on the Manor crossword puzzle
The Middle Ages: Life on the Manor

a large estate that included farmland, forests, a village, and the manor house where the lord lived, the noble who owned and controlled the manor 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.