Country Studies Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcards to help students review vocabulary related to country studies and history.

Pax Romana

A period of relative peace in the Roman Empire that lasted for about 200 years.

Druid

A member of the high-ranking professional class in ancient Celtic cultures, known for their religious practices.

Hadrian's Wall

A defensive fortification in Roman Britain, built under Emperor Hadrian.

Celtic,

Relating to the Celts, a group of tribes in ancient Europe with shared linguistic and cultural characteristics.

Paganism

A term often used to describe religious beliefs or practices that were prevalent before the advent of Christianity.

Anglo-Saxon

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early medieval period.

Hastings

The location of the battle in 1066 where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II of England.

Plantagenet

A royal dynasty that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th centuries.

Magna Carta

A charter of rights agreed to by King John of England in 1215, limiting the power of the monarchy.

Tudor

A dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603.

Reformation

A movement in the 16th century aimed at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

Bloody Mary

A nickname for Mary I of England, known for her persecution of Protestants.

Renaissance

A cultural revival in Europe, spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by a renewed interest in art and learning.

Chivalry

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

The Great Exhibition

A world fair held in London in 1851 showcasing industrial achievements.

Victorian age

The period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901, marked by industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military changes.

Industrial Revolution

A period of great industrial expansion that began in the late 18th century, leading to the rise of factories and urbanization.

Dystopia

An imagined society characterized by oppressive societal control, often driven by totalitarian regimes.