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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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 …

Pearl Harbour crossword puzzle
Pearl Harbour

the location in hawaii where the attack took place, the element that made the pearl harbor attack so devastating, the attack on pearl harbor was …

Nazism and the Holocaust crossword puzzle
Nazism and the Holocaust

came into power in germany and lasted until 1945, building up of a country's armed forces, getting rid of something, money became extremely …

Egyptian Words crossword puzzle
Egyptian Words

the process of royal burials, a burial site, large dung beetle, the great pyramid was built for him, container to hold a stone coffin, egyptian …

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 …

Egyptian Civilization crossword puzzle
Egyptian Civilization

reed plant that was used for writing by egyptians, class of egyptian society including pharaohs, government officials, merchants, slaves, form of …

60s Decade crossword puzzle
60's Decade

civil rights leader and friend of muhammad, the king of rock and roll, first moon-walker, famous words from neil, addressed "for man", _ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 _ …

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 …

Ancient Greek Theater crossword puzzle
Ancient Greek Theater

something done/performed, something seen/watch, greek god of wine and joy, 5 day celebration of arts and athletics, attending the theater was …

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 …

Age of Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Age of Enlightenment

this philosopher believed in the ideal of "natural rights", the philosopher who stated "i think, therefore, i am", the united …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Pilgrims Coming to America crossword puzzle
Pilgrims Coming to America

a meal of corn and lima beans cooked together with meat, the indian who stayed with the pilgrims, captain traded these with the indians, indians …

Ancient Hebrews: Abraham to Joseph crossword puzzle
Ancient Hebrews: Abraham to Joseph

who told abraham to leave his home?, abraham's original home, the land to which abraham was told to go, abraham's wife after her name was …

American Revolutionary War II crossword puzzle
American Revolutionary War II

the american victory at this battle convinced the french to join the battle vs. the british, this founding father was a diplomat who helped convince …

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 …

Australian Gold Rush crossword puzzle
Australian Gold Rush

having or marked by good, a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores, a group of people who leave …

History and Famous Figures crossword puzzle
History and Famous Figures

the last active ruler of the ptolemaic kingdom of egypt, albert einstein, a physicist known for developing the theory of relativity, napoleon …

Shogunate Japan crossword puzzle
Shogunate Japan

a female samurai was called an onna- _ , this person only had ceremonial power during the shogunate period in japan, this was the first shogunate …

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, …

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 …

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.
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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.