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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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 …

1920s and 1930s crossword puzzle
1920s and 1930s

a group of people (workers) that had a hard time during the 1920s, the producer of many affordable cars, 1st state which allowed women to vote, small …

Church History crossword puzzle
Church History

1215 council that formalized transubstantiation, 1260s mongol leader who created the largest contiguous empire, the 14th-century pope who moved the …

Edgar Allan Poe crossword puzzle
Edgar Allan Poe

who is the narrator morning for?, what country does the cask of an amontillado take place?, how did poe make money in college?, why does montresor …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Fossils & Evolution crossword puzzle
Fossils & Evolution

what is the time period between the birth of one generation and the birth of the next in a family or species?, what is the process of gradual change …

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 …

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 …

The Major Wars in the Civil War crossword puzzle
The Major Wars in the Civil War

confederate bombing of federal fort starts the war. major robert anderson was in charge of the fort, first major battle of the civil war. union …

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 …

World War 1 Review crossword puzzle
World War 1 Review

spain, sweden, denmark and norway during world war 1, a costly allied victory occurred in this battle in september of 1914, extreme pride in your …

Egyptian Pyramids crossword puzzle
Egyptian Pyramids

the pyramid of khafre is the _ tallest pyramid at giza and contains pharaoh khafre’s tomb, a unique feature built inside khafre’s pyramid complex …

Meaning & History of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Meaning & History of the Constitution

the british needed the colonists to fight the _ , the british fought the french and _ war, the british decided to start _ the colonists after 1763, …

The Inca crossword puzzle
The Inca

the sun god was the most _ god to be worshiped, the inca were ruled by _ , a powerful emperor, the inca lived along the western coast of _ , the sun …

World War I and Its Causes crossword puzzle
World War I and Its Causes

world war i side in the middle of europe, what happened to german, austria and the ottoman empire in world war i, what you could do with bombs?, to …

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 …

George Washington crossword puzzle
George Washington

how many siblings did he have growing up?, being that he served two terms, how many years was he in the office?, george served in the house of _ , how …

Agricultural Revolution crossword puzzle
Agricultural Revolution

modern day technology used to do work, a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand, job in neolithic time that …

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" …

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 …

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, …

Gilded Age crossword puzzle
Gilded Age

a description of life during the 1800's and early 1900's; looks great on the outside but is rotten on the inside, an industrialist who …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Medieval Japan crossword puzzle
Medieval Japan

this mountain last erupted in 1708, the japanese bathe in these sometimes, why have a lot of the ainu people stopped practicing their traditional …

Declaration of Independence crossword puzzle
Declaration of Independence

the day that falls on july 4th - is a us holiday, this is what many people do in the usa on july 4th, day the usa celebrates its independence from …

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.