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 flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (5)
“A city where the education was a real battle”
SPARTA (6)
“A circular stage where the audience decided who lived or died”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“A razor-sharp solution for the head of state”
GUILLOTINE (10)
“Russian leader who lost his crown to a red tide”
TSAR (4)
“Cross purposes that led to centuries of holy conflict”
CRUSADES (8)
“Empire that lacked the wheel but mastered the mountain road”
INCA (4)