Printable History Crosswords

Explore the vast tapestry of human events, from ancient civilizations to modern eras, through challenging crossword clues. History crosswords offer a captivating journey through time, testing your knowledge of significant figures, movements, and milestones.

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History

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 5. A distinct period of time in history.
  2. 8. The study of human history and prehistory through excavation.
  3. 11. A large, fortified building, often dating from the Middle Ages.
  4. 12. A European rebirth of art and learning after the Middle Ages.

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  1. 1. An armed combatant in ancient Rome, often fighting for entertainment.
  2. 2. A king, queen, or emperor as the sole sovereign ruler.
  3. 3. A territory governed by a distant country.
  4. 4. System of land tenure and hierarchy common in medieval Europe.
  5. 6. A fortified hilltop settlement in ancient Greek cities.
  6. 7. An act of rising in rebellion.
  7. 9. A long story of heroic achievement, especially from Norse history.
  8. 10. Ancient city built on seven hills.

History

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  1. 3. Roman six and a monarch combined to make a Norse raider.
  2. 5. Are confused by a significant historical period.
  3. 6. Three be around an ancient social group.
  4. 7. No anger for this wandering historical figure.
  5. 9. Roman numeral five hundred joined by foul behavior for a line of rulers.
  6. 12. Association of craftsmen that sounds like it is covered in thin gold.
  7. 14. Salad dressing fit for a Roman dictator.
  8. 15. Cure sad arrangement for a medieval campaign.

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  1. 1. Spoils the condition of ancient architectural remains.
  2. 2. Deal made over tea, try mixing it up.
  3. 4. A dark time for a medieval warrior in shining armor.
  4. 8. March on arranged for a single ruler.
  5. 10. Eaten up by the South, this Roman council.
  6. 11. Sounds like a couple of entrances to this English royal house.
  7. 13. Star arranged for an imperial Russian ruler.

History

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  1. 2. Piece of cloth representing a country
  2. 3. Person admired for courage
  3. 5. Building where historical objects are displayed
  4. 7. Period without armed conflict
  5. 8. A fight between armies
  6. 11. Ancient Mesoamerican civilization
  7. 12. Long bladed weapon
  8. 13. Male royal ruler
  9. 14. Remains of an old building
  10. 15. Person who fights against authority

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  1. 1. Ancient empire centered in Italy
  2. 2. Preserved remains of a prehistoric organism
  3. 4. Distinct period of time
  4. 6. Preserved body from ancient times
  5. 7. Time gone by
  6. 9. Special chair for a ruler
  7. 10. Group of nations ruled by one power

World History

Hard · 11×11 · 7 words
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  1. 5. A gas, oddly, for long tale.
  2. 7. New car sees in an age of rebirth.

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  1. 1. Idea runs, perhaps, for medieval system.
  2. 2. Is more cast, oddly, for Athenian exile.
  3. 3. Fine mourn, perhaps, for wedge-shaped writing.
  4. 4. Sacred ads run wild for holy wars.
  5. 6. A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.

World History

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  1. 2. Athenian high city
  2. 5. "Rebirth" period in Europe
  3. 6. Of a medieval land system
  4. 7. Medieval holy war

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  1. 1. Of the Middle Ages
  2. 3. Mesopotamian wedge writing
  3. 4. Mounted medieval warrior

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  1. 1. Ancient copyist of manuscripts
  2. 6. Before written records began

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  1. 1. Ancient coffin of stone
  2. 2. Edison, for one
  3. 3. Traditions passed down
  4. 4. Historical account, often in order
  5. 5. Official paper
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