C2-Wortliste - History

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction

Anachronismus

a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible

Palimpsest

a young servant or attendant, usually a boy, in a noble or royal household during medieval and Renaissance times, responsible for various tasks and receiving education in chivalry

Pagen

a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

Hieroglyphen

a rowing ship used in ancient and medieval times, known for its long, slender design and multiple rows of oars, often employed in naval warfare and trade

Galeere

a period in Western Europe (1871-1914) marked by peace, optimism, and cultural growth

Belle Époque

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

Zeitgeist, Geist der Zeit

the lineage or ancestry of a person, tracing their familial relationships and connections through multiple generations

Genealogie

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

Relikt, historischer Gegenstand

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

Antike, Altertum

a medieval military expedition by European Christians to reclaim or defend Christian territories in the Holy Land

Kreuzzug

the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial rule

Dekolonisierung

a person who was not a member of a great civilization (Greek, Roman, Christian) and was believed to be savage and uncivil

Barbar, Unzivilisierte

the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

Zar, Kaiser

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

chronizieren, aufzeichnen

the political structure during a period in the history of the UK between 1649 and 1660, called the interregnum, during which the country was ruled without a king or queen

Commonwealth, Republik