Test your knowledge of ancient civilizations and global events with our challenging World History crossword puzzles, exclusively on Grid Genius.
Journey through time with puzzles that span from the rise of the Roman Empire to the complexities of the Cold War. Whether you are fascinated by Egyptian pharaohs, the Renaissance, or global revolutions, these crosswords offer a captivating way to engage with the past. Perfect for history buffs, each grid reveals fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped our world.
Crossword clues used in world history puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A title adopted by Muslim warriors fighting against non-Muslim forces”
GHAZI (5)
“The vast peninsula making up the majority of modern Turkish territory”
ANATOLIA (8)
“An Ottoman title for a chieftain or governor”
BEY (3)
“An elite infantry soldier of the Sultan's personal standing army”
JANISSARY (9)
“The imperial council or cabinet of the Ottoman Empire”
DIVAN (5)
“The absolute monarch of the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“A member of an ancient nomadic pastoral people of the Caucasus”
ALAN (4)
“Turkish name for the ancient Greek city of Ephesus”
EFES (4)
“The title of the ruler of Algiers under the Ottoman Empire”
DEY (3)
“The standard unit of currency in modern Turkey”
LIRA (4)
“A high honorific title in the Ottoman political system”
PASHA (5)
“The spiritual leader of Islam, a title claimed by Ottoman rulers after 1517”
CALIPH (6)
“The longest-reigning sultan, known as the Magnificent in the West”
SULEIMAN (8)
“A high-ranking political advisor or minister in the Ottoman government”
VIZIER (6)
“A state of armed conflict between different nations”
WAR (3)
“The period of great artistic and cultural rebirth in Europe”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A person in ancient times who wrote out documents by hand”
SCRIBE (6)
“The title used by the former emperors of Russia”
TSAR (4)
“A large group of states or countries under one supreme ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“The ancient country where democracy and the Olympics began”
GREECE (6)
“The South American empire that built Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“A building dedicated to religious worship in ancient times”
TEMPLE (6)
“The empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (5)
“The famous trade road connecting China and Europe”
SILK (4)
“A fortified stone building where lords lived in the Middle Ages”
CASTLE (6)
“A Norse explorer and warrior known for sailing longships”
VIKING (6)
“A male ruler of a country who usually inherits the throne”
KING (4)
“The massive defensive structure built across northern China”
WALL (4)
“The Greek city state known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“The long river that supported ancient Egyptian civilization”
NILE (4)
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