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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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 …

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 …

Greek Words crossword puzzle
Greek Words

legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient greek religion and myth, god who married his sister, and cheated on her, god and personification of …

1960s crossword puzzle
1960's

a movement that rejected traditional american values, what is the name for the highly flammable chemical dropped from us planes in firebombing …

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 …

Myth & Religion in Rome crossword puzzle
Myth & Religion in Rome

household shrine to worship household gods called the lares, object created from achelous' horn after he lost a fight to hercules, centaur who …

Alexander the Great crossword puzzle
Alexander the Great

alexander wanted to rule all of the _ , alexander was "the great" because of all of his _ , alexander's age when he became ruler of …

British Empire crossword puzzle
British Empire

people who were originally in a land, soldier the british had, rebellion led by army, ruling over different countries, the person in charge of rule in …

Globalisation and Economic Development crossword puzzle
Globalisation and Economic Development

an increase in the amount of capital per worker, which can lead to higher productivity and economic growth, the process of increasing the amount of …

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 …

Medieval Medicine crossword puzzle
Medieval Medicine

hippocrates' theory was called the theory of four.., what was the name of the greek physician who came up with this theory?, who was the roman …

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 …

Holocaust crossword puzzle
Holocaust

opened in munich -march 1933, hitler ordered the _ ? _ of jewish businesses, created in 1948 for the safety of the jews, it was hitler's final _ …

Ancient Greek History crossword puzzle
Ancient Greek History

the four centuries following mycenaean civilization when greece went into a period of decline, from 1200 - 750 b.c, rule by a king or kings, …

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 …

Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
Revolutionary War

midnight rider, first person killed in rw, supported british rule, won french and indian war, no taxation without _ , wife of g. washington, name …

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, …

Egyptians crossword puzzle
Egyptians

ruler of egypt, half cat half pharaoh, tomb for pharaoh, king of draught, war, chaos, animal egyptians worshipped, person forced to work for someone …

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, …

History of England crossword puzzle
History of England

the king who led the norman conquest of england in 1066, the document that limited the power of the english monarch in 1215, the dynasty that ruled …

Medieval crossword puzzle
Medieval

a large building that the king and queen lived in, a contagious disease that killed many people in the middle ages, common punishment for crimes in …

1980s Vocabulary crossword puzzle
1980s Vocabulary

more money in the pockets of wealthy people will "trickle-down" to middle class, reagan _ was used to justify u.s. support of guerrilla …

Texas History crossword puzzle
Texas History

the crossword is over _ history, the revolutionary _ , the spanish _ texas, the texas _ didn't last long, texas had _ at the battle of san …

The Fall of Rome crossword puzzle
The Fall of Rome

these invaders, which were non-romans, included the germanic tribes from the north and mongol nomads from central asia, the diseases to which the …

Middle Ages crossword puzzle
Middle Ages

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 _ …

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 …

The Roman Legion crossword puzzle
The Roman Legion

the overall legion leader, usually a senator, was known as "legatus _ ", a type of armor made of small scales of metal attached to a fabric …

Europe in the Middle Ages crossword puzzle
Europe in the Middle Ages

the code knights followed that stated they should be brave and loyal, the little ice age led to a decline in food production, which caused extreme …

Black Death crossword puzzle
Black Death

fatal epidemic disease; usually used in reference to the bubonic plague, a person who whipped themselves as a form of self-punishment for sin, a small …

Rise of Hitler crossword puzzle
Rise of Hitler

the superior race of nazi germany, the leader of the black shirts, the second largest town at the time of wwii, girls were taught domestic science …

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.