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 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)
“Greek city state known for its powerful military training”
SPARTA (6)
“Small flat piece of metal used as money throughout history”
COIN (4)
“Weapon with a long shaft and a sharp pointed tip”
SPEAR (5)
“Person who attacked and robbed ships at sea”
PIRATE (6)
“Governing body of lawmakers in ancient Rome”
SENATE (6)
“A ruler of a Muslim state or the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“European period of great artistic and cultural rebirth”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A long journey involving travel by sea”
VOYAGE (6)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“Ancient Mexican people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“Large heavy gun used in old warfare to fire metal balls”
CANNON (6)
“Person forced to work for another without pay in history”
SLAVE (5)
“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)
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