Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords History Easy — Set 11
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🏛️ History Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 5 An unfair preference for or against something
- 8 A place where a group of people establish a community
- 9 An advanced society with cities, writing, and government
Down
- 1 The right to vote in elections
- 2 A person who settles in a new colony
- 4 The ending of a system or practice especially slavery
- 6 A country that supports and helps another
- 7 A time when there is no war or conflict
Answers
- 3 Across: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
- 5 Across: An unfair preference for or against something (4)BIAS
- 8 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
- 1 Down: The right to vote in elections (8)SUFFRAGE
- 2 Down: A person who settles in a new colony (8)COLONIST
- 4 Down: The ending of a system or practice especially slavery (9)ABOLITION
- 6 Down: A country that supports and helps another (4)ALLY
- 7 Down: A time when there is no war or conflict (5)PEACE
🏛️ History Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 An ancient Egyptian king
- 6 An official paper with important information
- 7 An object made by humans from the past
- 8 A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area
Down
- 1 Freedom from the control of another country or person
- 2 A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country
- 4 To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 5 The right to vote in elections
Answers
- 3 Across: An ancient Egyptian king (7)PHARAOH
- 6 Across: An official paper with important information (8)DOCUMENT
- 7 Across: An object made by humans from the past (8)ARTIFACT
- 8 Across: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area (7)PIONEER
- 1 Down: Freedom from the control of another country or person (12)INDEPENDENCE
- 2 Down: A settlement of people in a new land ruled by their home country (6)COLONY
- 4 Down: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
- 5 Down: The right to vote in elections (8)SUFFRAGE
🏛️ History Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A high-ranking military officer
- 2 A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area
- 3 A period of ten years
- 5 The set of basic laws that govern a country
- 6 A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s
- 7 When a powerful country takes control of weaker countries
- 8 A series of rulers from the same family
Down
- 1 The process of the world becoming more connected
- 4 A person who takes action to bring about change
Answers
- 1 Across: A high-ranking military officer (7)GENERAL
- 2 Across: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area (7)PIONEER
- 3 Across: A period of ten years (6)DECADE
- 5 Across: The set of basic laws that govern a country (12)CONSTITUTION
- 6 Across: A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s (11)RENAISSANCE
- 7 Across: When a powerful country takes control of weaker countries (11)IMPERIALISM
- 8 Across: A series of rulers from the same family (7)DYNASTY
- 1 Down: The process of the world becoming more connected (13)GLOBALIZATION
- 4 Down: A person who takes action to bring about change (8)ACTIVIST
🏛️ History Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A time when there is no war or conflict
- 6 A person who moves to a new country to live
- 7 Something handed down from the past
- 8 The ending of a system or practice especially slavery
Down
- 1 A country where citizens elect representatives to govern
- 3 A long period of time marked by important events
- 4 The rights of citizens to equal treatment under the law
- 5 To rule and make decisions for a country or group
Answers
- 2 Across: A time when there is no war or conflict (5)PEACE
- 6 Across: A person who moves to a new country to live (9)IMMIGRANT
- 7 Across: Something handed down from the past (6)LEGACY
- 8 Across: The ending of a system or practice especially slavery (9)ABOLITION
- 1 Down: A country where citizens elect representatives to govern (8)REPUBLIC
- 3 Down: A long period of time marked by important events (3)ERA
- 4 Down: The rights of citizens to equal treatment under the law (12)CIVIL RIGHTS
- 5 Down: To rule and make decisions for a country or group (6)GOVERN
🏛️ History Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe
- 3 A fight between armed groups during a war
- 5 A high-ranking military officer
- 6 A period of ten years
- 7 The leader of a country or organization
Down
- 1 A conflict between countries or groups using armies
- 2 The right to vote in elections
- 4 A person who guides or directs others
Answers
- 2 Across: An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe (9)SILK ROAD
- 3 Across: A fight between armed groups during a war (6)BATTLE
- 5 Across: A high-ranking military officer (7)GENERAL
- 6 Across: A period of ten years (6)DECADE
- 7 Across: The leader of a country or organization (9)PRESIDENT
- 1 Down: A conflict between countries or groups using armies (3)WAR
- 2 Down: The right to vote in elections (8)SUFFRAGE
- 4 Down: A person who guides or directs others (6)LEADER
Solver Notes
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Across
- 3. To rule and make decisions for a country or group
- 5. An unfair preference for or against something
- 8. A place where a group of people establish a community
- 9. An advanced society with cities, writing, and government
Down
- 1. The right to vote in elections
- 2. A person who settles in a new colony
- 4. The ending of a system or practice especially slavery
- 6. A country that supports and helps another
- 7. A time when there is no war or conflict
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