Classic Crosswords History Easy — Set 16
🏛️ History Crossword #1
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Across
- 5. A path used for buying and selling goods between places
- 6. A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country
- 7. An unfair preference for or against something
- 8. The set of basic laws that govern a country
Down
- 1. A series of rulers from the same family
- 2. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 3. Something handed down from the past
- 4. A person who settles in a new colony
Show answers
- 5 Across: A path used for buying and selling goods between places (11)TRADE ROUTE
- 6 Across: A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country (6)COLONY
- 7 Across: An unfair preference for or against something (4)BIAS
- 8 Across: The set of basic laws that govern a country (12)CONSTITUTION
- 1 Down: A series of rulers from the same family (7)DYNASTY
- 2 Down: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
- 3 Down: Something handed down from the past (6)LEGACY
- 4 Down: A person who settles in a new colony (8)COLONIST
🏛️ History Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area
- 4. A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader
- 5. The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom
- 6. The right to vote in elections
- 7. A series of rulers from the same family
- 8. A change or addition to a law or constitution
Down
- 2. A person who works to improve laws and society
- 3. A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s
Show answers
- 1 Across: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area (7)PIONEER
- 4 Across: A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader (6)EMPIRE
- 5 Across: The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom (7)SLAVERY
- 6 Across: The right to vote in elections (8)SUFFRAGE
- 7 Across: A series of rulers from the same family (7)DYNASTY
- 8 Across: A change or addition to a law or constitution (9)AMENDMENT
- 2 Down: A person who works to improve laws and society (8)REFORMER
- 3 Down: A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s (11)RENAISSANCE
🏛️ History Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 7. A formal agreement between countries
- 8. A person who fights for major change in government
- 9. An ancient Egyptian king
Down
- 1. A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country
- 3. Traveling to new places to learn about them
- 4. A series of rulers from the same family
- 5. A person who guides or directs others
- 6. A conflict between countries or groups using armies
Show answers
- 2 Across: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
- 7 Across: A formal agreement between countries (6)TREATY
- 8 Across: A person who fights for major change in government (13)REVOLUTIONARY
- 9 Across: An ancient Egyptian king (7)PHARAOH
- 1 Down: A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country (6)COLONY
- 3 Down: Traveling to new places to learn about them (11)EXPLORATION
- 4 Down: A series of rulers from the same family (7)DYNASTY
- 5 Down: A person who guides or directs others (6)LEADER
- 6 Down: A conflict between countries or groups using armies (3)WAR
🏛️ History Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. The right to vote in elections
- 3. An official paper with important information
- 4. An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe
- 6. A particular way of looking at something
- 7. A place where a group of people establish a community
- 9. An advanced society with cities, writing, and government
Down
- 2. A change or addition to a law or constitution
- 5. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 8. A long period of time marked by important events
Show answers
- 1 Across: The right to vote in elections (8)SUFFRAGE
- 3 Across: An official paper with important information (8)DOCUMENT
- 4 Across: An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe (9)SILK ROAD
- 6 Across: A particular way of looking at something (11)PERSPECTIVE
- 7 Across: A place where a group of people establish a community (10)SETTLEMENT
- 9 Across: An advanced society with cities, writing, and government (12)CIVILIZATION
- 2 Down: A change or addition to a law or constitution (9)AMENDMENT
- 5 Down: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
- 8 Down: A long period of time marked by important events (3)ERA
🏛️ History Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A record of events in the order they happened
- 6. A line showing events in the order they happened
- 8. A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader
- 9. A change or addition to a law or constitution
Down
- 1. The process of the world becoming more connected
- 3. The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom
- 4. A time when there is no war or conflict
- 5. A person who guides or directs others
- 7. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
Show answers
- 2 Across: A record of events in the order they happened (9)CHRONICLE
- 6 Across: A line showing events in the order they happened (8)TIMELINE
- 8 Across: A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader (6)EMPIRE
- 9 Across: A change or addition to a law or constitution (9)AMENDMENT
- 1 Down: The process of the world becoming more connected (13)GLOBALIZATION
- 3 Down: The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom (7)SLAVERY
- 4 Down: A time when there is no war or conflict (5)PEACE
- 5 Down: A person who guides or directs others (6)LEADER
- 7 Down: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
Solver Notes
- 5. A path used for buying and selling goods between places
- 6. A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country
- 7. An unfair preference for or against something
- 8. The set of basic laws that govern a country
- 1. A series of rulers from the same family
- 2. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 3. Something handed down from the past
- 4. A person who settles in a new colony
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