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C2 Level Wordlist - History

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about History, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary

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

Ex: anachronism of a medieval knight wielding a firearm in a historical reenactment drew criticism from historians and enthusiasts for its inaccuracies .
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a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible

Ex: The library 's collection included a palimpsest that had been painstakingly restored , allowing scholars to study the layers of text and unravel its mysteries .
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page
[noun]

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

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

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galley
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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

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

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

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

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relic
[noun]

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

Ex: The worn-out baseball glove , relic from my youth , brings back memories of summer games with my friends .
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antiquity
[noun]

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

Ex: The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages , as Europe entered a period of political fragmentation and cultural change .
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crusade
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a medieval military expedition by European Christians to reclaim or defend Christian territories in the Holy Land

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

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

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tsar
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the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

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

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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

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