Classic Crosswords History Easy — Set 27
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🏛️ History Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A record of events in the order they happened
- 4 A period of one hundred years
- 6 A person who guides or directs others
- 7 An object made by humans from the past
Down
- 1 A person who takes action to bring about change
- 2 A person who works to improve laws and society
- 3 The act of taking control of a place by force
- 5 A country where citizens elect representatives to govern
Answers
- 3 Across: A record of events in the order they happened (9)CHRONICLE
- 4 Across: A period of one hundred years (7)CENTURY
- 6 Across: A person who guides or directs others (6)LEADER
- 7 Across: An object made by humans from the past (8)ARTIFACT
- 1 Down: A person who takes action to bring about change (8)ACTIVIST
- 2 Down: A person who works to improve laws and society (8)REFORMER
- 3 Down: The act of taking control of a place by force (8)CONQUEST
- 5 Down: A country where citizens elect representatives to govern (8)REPUBLIC
🏛️ History Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A system of government where people vote to choose leaders
- 5 A country that supports and helps another
- 7 A person who takes action to bring about change
- 8 A period of one hundred years
Down
- 2 The set of basic laws that govern a country
- 3 A war between groups within the same country
- 4 A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader
- 6 A person who guides or directs others
Answers
- 1 Across: A system of government where people vote to choose leaders (9)DEMOCRACY
- 5 Across: A country that supports and helps another (4)ALLY
- 7 Across: A person who takes action to bring about change (8)ACTIVIST
- 8 Across: A period of one hundred years (7)CENTURY
- 2 Down: The set of basic laws that govern a country (12)CONSTITUTION
- 3 Down: A war between groups within the same country (9)CIVIL WAR
- 4 Down: A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader (6)EMPIRE
- 6 Down: A person who guides or directs others (6)LEADER
🏛️ History Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 The ending of a system or practice especially slavery
- 5 A long period of time marked by important events
- 6 A record of events in the order they happened
- 7 A war between groups within the same country
- 8 A person who works to improve laws and society
Down
- 1 The process of the world becoming more connected
- 2 A fight between armed groups during a war
- 3 A particular way of looking at something
Answers
- 4 Across: The ending of a system or practice especially slavery (9)ABOLITION
- 5 Across: A long period of time marked by important events (3)ERA
- 6 Across: A record of events in the order they happened (9)CHRONICLE
- 7 Across: A war between groups within the same country (9)CIVIL WAR
- 8 Across: A person who works to improve laws and society (8)REFORMER
- 1 Down: The process of the world becoming more connected (13)GLOBALIZATION
- 2 Down: A fight between armed groups during a war (6)BATTLE
- 3 Down: A particular way of looking at something (11)PERSPECTIVE
🏛️ History Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A fight between armed groups during a war
- 6 An object made by humans from the past
- 8 A series of rulers from the same family
Down
- 1 A system of government where people vote to choose leaders
- 2 A sudden and complete change in government or society
- 4 The study of past human life through digging up old objects
- 5 A long period of time marked by important events
- 7 The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom
Answers
- 3 Across: A fight between armed groups during a war (6)BATTLE
- 6 Across: An object made by humans from the past (8)ARTIFACT
- 8 Across: A series of rulers from the same family (7)DYNASTY
- 1 Down: A system of government where people vote to choose leaders (9)DEMOCRACY
- 2 Down: A sudden and complete change in government or society (10)REVOLUTION
- 4 Down: The study of past human life through digging up old objects (11)ARCHAEOLOGY
- 5 Down: A long period of time marked by important events (3)ERA
- 7 Down: The practice of forcing people to work without pay or freedom (7)SLAVERY
🏛️ History Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area
- 4 Traveling to new places to learn about them
- 7 A place where a group of people establish a community
Down
- 2 A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s
- 3 A particular way of looking at something
- 5 An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe
- 6 A high-ranking military officer
- 8 A king or queen who rules a country
Answers
- 1 Across: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area (7)PIONEER
- 4 Across: Traveling to new places to learn about them (11)EXPLORATION
- 7 Across: A place where a group of people establish a community (10)SETTLEMENT
- 2 Down: A period of great art and learning in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s (11)RENAISSANCE
- 3 Down: A particular way of looking at something (11)PERSPECTIVE
- 5 Down: An ancient trade route connecting Asia to Europe (9)SILK ROAD
- 6 Down: A high-ranking military officer (7)GENERAL
- 8 Down: A king or queen who rules a country (7)MONARCH
Solver Notes
- 3. A record of events in the order they happened
- 4. A period of one hundred years
- 6. A person who guides or directs others
- 7. An object made by humans from the past
- 1. A person who takes action to bring about change
- 2. A person who works to improve laws and society
- 3. The act of taking control of a place by force
- 5. A country where citizens elect representatives to govern
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