History Crossword for Seniors

This easy crossword about history has 17 clues on an 11 by 11 grid.

The clues are plain and short, 4.6 words on average, and the sheet prints with larger clue text and lines for a name and the date.

It opens with "Piece of cloth representing a country" at 2 Across, four letters.

  • 17 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Easy
  • Answers 3 to 6 letters

Where to start

  1. 2 Across (4)Piece of cloth representing a country
  2. 5 Across (6)Building where historical objects are displayed
  3. 1 Down (4)Ancient empire centered in Italy

The worksheet

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Across

  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

Down

  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

Answer key

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