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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Anglo-Saxon Britain crossword puzzle
Anglo-Saxon Britain

term is used to describe the historical period of 5th and 6th centuries in england, one of the leaders who founded the jutish kingdom of kent in 449, …

Roman Britain crossword puzzle
Roman Britain

the first roman general to lead troops into britain, the emperor who decided to invade in 43 ad, what claudius hoped to gain by invading, the queen of …

Native American History crossword puzzle
Native American History

another one of the many tribes that first inhabited the pdx area, another one of the many tribes that first inhabited the pdx area, the deliberate …

Dinosaurs crossword puzzle
Dinosaurs

a dinosaur that can spit blinding stuff witch is not true but it happens in the movie its in, a dinosaur that was known as a sausage, its name means …

Ancient Greece crossword puzzle
Ancient Greece

a war believed to have started over a women's beauty, a fictional story similar to a legend, a form of government with a ruler or leader at the …

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, …

William Shakespeare Biography crossword puzzle
William Shakespeare Biography

william shakespeare was _ for the arts, he was _ on 23rd april 1564, he was born in _ -upon-avon, william shakespeare _ on 23rd april 1616, william _ …

Famous UK People in History crossword puzzle
Famous UK People in History

kept crimean hospitals clean, discovered penicillin, famously built railways, ships and bridges, signed the magna carta, designed the house of …

The Statue of Liberty crossword puzzle
The Statue of Liberty

she is located on _ island, the statue is made out of this, the statue was closed for one _ days after 9/11, there are 354 _ to the crown, she was …

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 …

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 …

Historical Wars crossword puzzle
Historical Wars

battle that ended napoleon's reign, conflict between north and south in the u.s, long conflict between england and france, wars led by napoleon …

Roaring 20s crossword puzzle
Roaring 20's

a period of increased stock trading or the rising of stock prices, the ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor any where in the …

The Roaring 20s & The Great Depression crossword puzzle
The Roaring 20's & The Great Depression

products intended for personal use by consumers, such as cars, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners, an arrangement in which the consumer buys something …

1920s Vocabulary crossword puzzle
1920s Vocabulary

a style of music, popular especially in the 1920s, originated in new orleans, producing large volumes of products, a line of workers in a factory …

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 …

Middle Ages History crossword puzzle
Middle Ages History

men who didn’t have families; dedicated their lives to god; copied books by hand, serves to protect the knight in battles, weapon the knight uses to …

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 …

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 …

Charles Darwin crossword puzzle
Charles Darwin

a mechanism that darwin used to explain how evolution could happen, matched the shape of the beaks of the finches, an animal that hunts and kills …

Renaissance crossword puzzle
Renaissance

florentine sculptor of david and painter and architect, pardon sins, buying and selling of a large quantity of goods, an italian astronomer, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Populists & Gilded Age crossword puzzle
Populists & Gilded Age

point of entry into the us for european immigrants, steel making process, someone who becomes rich by using ruthless business tactics, philosophy of …

The Roaring 20s crossword puzzle
The Roaring 20s

american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. this man is considered to be one of america's greatest composers, a 1920s slang term …

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 …

The Stone Age crossword puzzle
The Stone Age

of the same age, date, or duration, to cut, shape, or fashion by or as if by carving with a chisel, a glacier covering a significant fraction of a …

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 …

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, …

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?

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  • 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.