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.
“Formal agreement negotiated between nations”
TREATY (6)
“Ornamental headdress worn by a reigning sovereign”
CROWN (5)
“Monumental triangular tomb built by Egyptian pharaohs”
PYRAMID (7)
“Norse seafarer and explorer of the early Middle Ages”
VIKING (6)
“Burial vault such as the Taj Mahal or a pyramid”
TOMB (4)
“Traditional social group sharing common culture and ancestors”
TRIBE (5)
“Sovereign head of state like a king or queen”
MONARCH (7)
“Pact formed between nations for mutual defense”
ALLIANCE (8)
“Pointed pole weapon wielded by ancient infantries”
SPEAR (5)
“Male monarch who rules an empire or nation”
KING (4)
“Group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority”
EMPIRE (6)
“Valuable trade fabric carried along an ancient road”
SILK (4)
“River essential to ancient Egyptian civilization”
NILE (4)
“Forcible overthrow of a government by its people”
REVOLUTION (10)
“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)
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