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History crosswords for kids

Discover stories from long ago. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
AncientArtifactPyramidCastleExplorerTimelineFossilDynastyMuseumEmpireand 10 more

3 crosswords on this page

Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.

Easy Ages 4-6Medium Ages 7-9Hard Ages 10+

History crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. A line showing events in order
  • 5. Something new that someone created
  • 6. An old object made by people long ago

Down

  • 2. Someone who travels to find new lands
  • 3. A family that ruled for a long time
  • 4. A big structure built to remember something

History crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 6. A big structure built to remember something
  • 7. An ancient ruler of Egypt
  • 9. Something new that someone created
  • 10. A period of one hundred years

Down

  • 1. A place where old records are kept
  • 2. Someone who travels to find new lands
  • 3. A giant triangle building in Egypt
  • 4. A line showing events in order
  • 5. An old object made by people long ago
  • 8. From a very very long time ago

History crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. A giant triangle building in Egypt
  • 6. A place to see old and important things
  • 7. A place where old records are kept
  • 9. Something new that someone created
  • 11. A period of one hundred years
  • 12. A family that ruled for a long time
  • 13. Someone who travels to find new lands

Down

  • 1. A period of ten years
  • 3. A big structure built to remember something
  • 4. Remains of plants or animals in rock
  • 5. An old object made by people long ago
  • 7. From a very very long time ago
  • 8. An ancient ruler of Egypt
  • 10. A line showing events in order

The whole history pack

All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.

Easy packMedium packHard pack

More history puzzles

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About History Crossword

Every History crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Discover stories from long ago. Kids meet words like museum, knight and explorer as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.

You'll find this History crossword in three difficulty levels - easy (ages 4-6), medium (ages 7-9), and hard (ages 10+) - each free to print with its own answer key. Working through them builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning, and because every level shares the same theme, siblings of different ages can play side by side.

Common questions

Are these history crossword puzzles free to print?+

Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.

What age are history crosswords designed for?+

Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.

Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+

Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.