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Vocabulary & Concepts: Cavaliers vs Roundheads in the English Civil War

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Cavaliers and Roundheads during the English Civil War. It helps students understand the differences, causes, and significance of these groups.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#English Civil War
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#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Cavaliers vs Roundheads
#Define key terms related to the English Civil War
#Compare the beliefs and characteristics of Cavaliers and Roundheads
#Explain the significance of these groups in the context of the Civil War
#Analyse how differing loyalties influenced the conflict

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Cavaliers vs Roundheads in the English Civil War

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview

'The English Civil War was a conflict that divided the nation between supporters of King Charles I (the Cavaliers) and those who opposed him (the Roundheads). The Cavaliers were often associated with nobility and monarchy, while the Roundheads supported parliamentary power and common people.'

Provenance: Summary written by Dr. Jane Smith, Civil War historian, 2019.

1.
Define the term 'Cavalier' as used in the context of the English Civil War. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the main characteristics of Cavaliers and Roundheads. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why the divisions between Cavaliers and Roundheads were significant during the English Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Outline the role of religion in shaping the identities of Cavaliers and Roundheads. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the differing loyalties of Cavaliers and Roundheads affected the course of the Civil War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the social backgrounds of typical Cavaliers and Roundheads. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the importance of the Battle of Naseby (1645) in the context of Cavaliers and Roundheads. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the main differences between the Cavaliers and Roundheads in terms of their goals during the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the rivalry between Cavaliers and Roundheads influenced the outcome of the English Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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