20 words in Year 7 History that cause spelling problems
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peasant |
A peasant is a poor agricultural labourer.
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castle |
The castle was under siege.
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feudal |
In the feudal system, nobles held lands from the Crown in exchange for military services.
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donjon |
The great tower or innermost keep in a medieval castle is the donjon.
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battle |
The battle of Stamford Bridge was fought in 1066.
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armour
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Medieval knights wore expensive armour to protect themselves in battle.
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soldier |
The soldiers in King Harold's personal guard were called housecarls.
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purgatory |
In medieval times poeple believed that their souls would be cleansed in purgatory before going to heaven.
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shield |
The knight carried a shield.
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baron |
A baron is a feudal vassal holding his lands under a direct grant from the king.
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priest |
The priest blessed the people.
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cleric |
A cleric is a priest or religious leader.
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knight |
The knight carried a shield.
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sword |
It was important to have your sword sharpened before a battle.
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motte |
A motte is a mound forming the site of a castle or camp.
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bailey |
A bailey is the outer wall of a castle.
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Reformation |
The Reformation was the series of radical changes to the Church in the 16th century.
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monarch |
Monarch is another word for king or queen.
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cathedral |
A cathedral is a very large church and the seat of a bishop.
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crusade |
A medieval military expedition to regain the Holy Land was known as a crusade.
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