IELTS académique (bande 8 et supérieur) - History

the formal ceremony or event during which a monarch or sovereign is officially crowned and invested with regal authority

couronnement

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

page

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

hiéroglyphe

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

galère

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

anachronisme

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

Belle Époque

an extinct hominid species closely related to modern humans, characterized by a robust build and distinctive facial features, that lived in Europe and parts of Asia until approximately 40,000 years ago

néandertalien

the branch of science that studies fossils

paléontologie

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

esprit du temps

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

généalogie

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

chroniquer

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

relique

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

antiquité

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dynastie

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

croisade

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

décolonisation