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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Women in History crossword puzzle
Women in History

the longest-reigning queen and female head of state in the world, the first female to join the medical register of the general medical council, …

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 _ …

Progressive Era crossword puzzle
Progressive Era

what method that was introduced in 1915 had a big impact on schools during the progressive era?, what's one major thing that is still a huge part …

Womens History Trivia crossword puzzle
Women's History Trivia

the first black woman to refuse to give up her bus seat (last name only), the first lady that held all-woman press conferences (last name only), there …

African Beginnings crossword puzzle
African Beginnings

salt and _ were traded in ghana, this is the form of government ancient ghana had, ghana did not _ any gold mines or salt mines, this is when power is …

Russian Revolution crossword puzzle
Russian Revolution

who became the leader of russia after the october revolution?, what was the name of the ruling royal family?, who was the last tsar of russia?, what …

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 …

Influential Women of History crossword puzzle
Influential Women of History

the first female presidential candidate nominated by a major party in 2016 of which the title "nasty woman" refers to, first name, talk show …

Golden Age of Greece crossword puzzle
Golden Age of Greece

father of geometry, discovered physics, truth through questions, the most ornate type of greek column, father of medicine, known as father of tragedy, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Womenss Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Womens's Rights Movement

she became a well-known doctor, declaration of _ - a document that was signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men, a newspaper published by anthony and …

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 …

English Civil War crossword puzzle
English Civil War

name of the group of extreme protestants, what word means ruined or destroyed, what is another word for being robbed, who wanted all men to have the …

Mesopotamia crossword puzzle
Mesopotamia

monotheists believe in one of these, cuneiform was the world's first system of _ , hammurabi wrote the first system of _ , "surplus" …

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 …

American Imperialism crossword puzzle
American Imperialism

amendment that restricted the rights of cuba, president who was assassinated in 1901, queen of hawaii in 1891, removing raw materials from colonies, a …

Inventions Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Inventions Vocabulary

something that has been designed or created for the first time:, a new idea or method that is being tried for the first time, or the use of such ideas …

Aboriginal crossword puzzle
Aboriginal

french explorer who came to what is now canada, aboriginal wind instrument used by men, aboriginal percussion instrument used by women, aboriginal …

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 …

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 …

The Crucible Acts I and II crossword puzzle
The Crucible Acts I and II

a thing that causes disgust or hatred, betty avoids this by accusing people of witchcraft, tituba accuses her of being a witch, she was discovered …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Famous Historical Events on Christmas crossword puzzle
Famous Historical Events on Christmas

on december 24, 1814, the united states and great britain signed the famous peace agreement ending the war of 1812, known as the conqueror, in 1066 on …

African American Inventors crossword puzzle
African American Inventors

invented the traffic light and gas mask, invented cosmetics for african-american women, george washington _ - discovered over 300 different uses for …

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.