Ancient Technology Crossword Puzzle
A themed crossword with 47 clues to draw from. Find ancient tools, machines, materials, and engineering feats, from the abacus and astrolabe to aqueducts and water clocks.
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About the Ancient Technology Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle covers practical inventions and engineering from ancient societies, including tools for measuring, building, farming, and moving water. Look for the abacus, astrolabe, catapult, papyrus, and aqueduct. It suits students exploring the history of science and technology, as well as anyone curious about how people solved everyday problems before modern machines.
This crossword draws on 47 clues about Ancient Technology. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.
Sample clues
- •Bead frame used for arithmetic (6 letters)
- •Instrument for locating stars and latitude (9 letters)
- •Copper and tin alloy (6 letters)
- •Cutting tool with a beveled edge (6 letters)
- •Barrier that holds back a river (3 letters)
- •Artificial watering of crops (10 letters)
- •Building work using stone or brick (7 letters)
- •Hand-operated grain grinder (5 letters)
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