History Word Search
A free history word search: pharaoh, medieval, renaissance, constitution and more. A fun review for students and history buffs.
Find the words from the list in the grid. Drag from the first letter to the last — or tap the first letter, then the last. Words run across, down or diagonally (on Hard, also backwards).
Find these words
- archaeology
- artifact
- civilization
- constitution
- democracy
- frontier
- independence
- industrial
- invention
- medieval
- president
- renaissance
- revolution
- settlers
About this puzzle
Travel through time with words from ancient empires, medieval castles, revolutions and the birth of modern democracy.
History teachers use it as a quick review; history buffs enjoy it as a relaxing challenge.
How to play
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Hard.
- Find a word from the list in the grid and drag across it — or tap its first letter, then its last letter.
- Found words are highlighted and crossed off. Clear the whole list to finish.
Tips
- “Civilization” and “renaissance” are the longest words.
- Many history words end in “-tion” — follow those letter runs.
History words in this puzzle
Each new grid picks 14 of these 35 words:
ancient, archaeology, artifact, battle, castle, century, civilization, colony, constitution, decade, democracy, dynasty, empire, era, explorer, frontier, independence, industrial, invention, kingdom, knight, medieval, monarch, parliament, pharaoh, pioneer, president, pyramid, renaissance, republic, revolution, senate, settlers, treaty, voyage
FAQ
Can teachers print this?
Yes, it is free to print for classroom use.