Vocabulary & Concepts: The Huguenots in Medieval & Early Modern Periods

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of key vocabulary and concepts related to the Huguenots during the Medieval and Early Modern periods.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Huguenots in Medieval & Early Modern Periods

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a Huguenot's letter of protest (1598):

'We are persecuted for our faith and driven from our homes, facing violence and discrimination because of our beliefs.' Provenance: A Huguenot refugee's account published shortly after the Edict of Nantes.

1.
Define the term 'Huguenot'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain what is meant by 'persecution' in the context of the Huguenots.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the Huguenots and the Catholic monarchy regarding religious freedom.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of the Edict of Nantes (1598) for the Huguenots.
[3 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why the Huguenots faced persecution in France.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse the impact of Huguenot migration on other countries during this period.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the treatment of Huguenots before and after the Edict of Nantes.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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