Keywords Flashcards
What is the spelling of another word for farming?
agriculture
What is an artefact?
A object made by people with historical importance
What is Bernicia?
Anglian kingdom that spread across South-East Scotland and North-East England
What are debatable lands?
Areas that both Scotland and England believed were rightfully theirs
What is the pronunciation of heir?
air
What is industry?
Using raw materials and making goods in factories
What is the origin of the word industry?
An Old French word meaning ‘skill, cleverness’ used in ‘activity, experience’
What is inference?
A conclusion based on evidence
What is a manuscript?
Music, or a document written by hand
What is a monastery?
A building where monks live under religious vows
What is a monopoly?
To control all of the trade
What is a pagan?
A follower of a religion with many gods
What is parliament?
The part of the government that makes laws and represents the people
When does the word parliament need a capital letter?
When it is talking about a SPECIFIC parliament
What is a pilgrimage?
A holy journey
What is a proposition?
A suggestion or opinion
What is revolution?
An overthrow of a government/monarchy in favour of something.
What is a Royalist?
A supporter of the king
When does the word Royalist need a capital letter?
Always, as it refers to a specific group
What is a saint?
A particularly holy person in Christianity
What is sanctuary?
Refuge or safety from danger
What is a strike?
When someone goes off work and protests
What is a truce?
A pact or agreement to stop fighting
What is the origin of the word truce?
‘True faithfulness, a pact’
