History Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
Find these words
Annals list events year by year, and the honest ones include the years when nothing happened at all. That is the difference between a record and a story: a CHRONICLE keeps going regardless. Both words are in the grid, along with the ARCHIVE they end up in.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly are annals?
A record of events set down year by year in order, without much attempt to explain how one led to another.
Are the words about periods or about method?
Mostly method — how the past gets recorded and studied, rather than any particular century.
Is this history word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.