History Y8 Key Words

Question 1

terrorism

Answer 1

The use of violence or threats by individuals or groups to create fear
and achieve political, religious, or ideological goals

Question 2

Divine Right of Kings

Answer 2

The belief that Kings and Queens have the right to rule because they are chosen by God.

Question 3

Government

Answer 3

A group of people who make decisions and rules to keep the country running smoothly.

Question 4

Royalist

Answer 4

Someone who supports the king or queen and believes in their authority.

Question 5

Parliamentarian

Answer 5

Someone who surrports the parliament, a group of representatives who makes laws and decisions.

Question 6

Roundhead

Answer 6

A supporter of the parliament during the English Civil War, named
after their short haircuts.

Question 7

Cavalier

Answer 7

A supporter of the king during the English Civil War, known for their fancy clothing and long hair.

Question 8

Republic

Answer 8

A type of government where the people elect leaders to represent them and make decisions

Question 9

Puritan

Answer 9

A person who followed strict religious beliefs and wanted to purify the Church of England from what they saw as corruption.

Question 10

Plague

Answer 10

A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and can cause widespread illness or death.