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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The Civil Rights & America in the 1960s crossword puzzle
The Civil Rights & America in the 1960's

this militant black power party originated in oakland california and fought for racial equality, which president ended military segregation?, this was …

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, …

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 …

Ancient Israel crossword puzzle
Ancient Israel

prosperous sea traders who established a great network of trading posts, group of people that were defeated because of god's power flowed through …

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 …

World War I crossword puzzle
World War I

large weapons and vehicles used for the first time in world war i, network of trenches that went all the way from belgium to switzerland, war started …

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 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 …

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 …

World War Two crossword puzzle
World War Two

britain's failed attempt to put off world war ii, invasion of the soviet union by germany, intense bombing by germany against the uk during world …

War of 1812 crossword puzzle
War of 1812

where americans and the british were meeting to discuss peace, the british knew that these people would not be easily beaten, for twenty years britain …

Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution crossword puzzle
Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution

using reason to arrive at the truth, corresponding causes produce corresponding affects (3 words), an agreement between government and the people in …

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 …

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 …

Imperialism, Industry, and Revolutions crossword puzzle
Imperialism, Industry, and Revolutions

father of mexican independence, military-based leader after french revolution, gave brazil independence, slave nation that gained independence from …

Napoleon Bonaparte crossword puzzle
Napoleon Bonaparte

off the coast of africa is where napoleon _ , there was nothing for french could _ , napoleon's greatest mistake was invading _ , men began to …

The California Gold Rush crossword puzzle
The California Gold Rush

a town that grew fast as a result of mining, deposit of sand mixed with gold near the surface, someone who explores an area for mineral deposits, the …

Adolph Hitler and WWII crossword puzzle
Adolph Hitler and WWII

a concentration camp during ww2, leader of the nazi party during wwii, was an axis power in wwii, was the government of germany before wwii, fought …

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 _ …

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, …

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, …

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. crossword puzzle
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

dr. kind worked for _ ? (2 words), what month do we celebrate martin luther kind day?, city where dr. king was assassinated?, age dr. king was …

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 …

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 …

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 _ …

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 …

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 …

Famous Philosophers crossword puzzle
Famous Philosophers

greek philosopher, method of questioning, a student of socrates, wrote "the republic", student of plato, teacher of alexander, author of …

Renaissance Music Time Period crossword puzzle
Renaissance Music Time Period

moving in accordance with the harmony, a song with several voicing typically arranged in elaborate counterpoint, the lowest voicing of instrument or …

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 …

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.