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History — Keywords & Key Terms — Definitions Glossary (2026)
Cambridge IGCSE History (0470)
Topic-by-topic keywords, key terms and definitions for precise exam language—separate from our revision checklists (topic coverage) and formula sheets (equations).
Keywords & Key Terms — definitions
Examiner-style keywords and definitions organised by syllabus topic. Terms are tagged Essential (start here), Core (typical exam standard), and Advanced for harder distinctions — tick each row when you can recall it. Your progress is saved in this browser for this list.
Cambridge International IGCSE History (0470)
Cambridge International IGCSE History (0470)
Cambridge IGCSE History (0470)
Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE History 0470 (2026): depth studies, breadth topics, and source-based skills — exact combination depends on your chosen papers and region.
Mark schemes: Essays: argument + supporting evidence from the period studied. Source questions: inference (what suggests…), comparison, reliability (purpose, audience, timing), and utility (what helps answer the question). Mark schemes reward specific detail — names, dates, events — not vague generalisation.
Active recall: 0 / 13 terms ticked
| Recalled | Topic | Level | Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical concepts | Essential | Chronology | Order of events in time. | |
| Historical concepts | Core | Cause | Factor bringing an event about — short- and long-term. | |
| Historical concepts | Core | Consequence | Result or outcome of an event or development. | |
| Historical concepts | Core | Continuity | What stays the same across a period. | |
| Historical concepts | Core | Change | What differs over time. | |
| Historical concepts | Core | Significance | Why an event/person matters — criteria for judgement. | |
| Historical concepts | Advanced | Historiography | How historians’ interpretations differ over time. | |
| Source skills | Core | Primary source | Created at or near the time under study. | |
| Source skills | Core | Secondary source | Later interpretation — textbook, documentary. | |
| Source skills | Core | Bias | One-sided viewpoint — may distort. | |
| Source skills | Core | Provenance | Who, when, why produced — affects reliability. | |
| Source skills | Core | Cross-reference | Check one source against another. | |
| Source skills | Advanced | Utility | How far a source helps answer the specific question asked. |
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History (0470) — Keywords & Key Terms FAQ
- What is on this Cambridge International IGCSE History keywords and key terms list?
- It is a topic-organised glossary of important history terms with short, exam-style definitions aligned to Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) (0470). It is designed for “define”, “state”, “outline” and “explain” questions where precise vocabulary earns marks.
- How should I use this History glossary alongside past papers?
- Tick terms when you can recall them without reading the answer, then check your wording against mark schemes. Pair vocabulary practice with past papers for IGCSE History (0470) so you apply terms in context.
- Is this the same as a revision checklist or a formula sheet?
- No. Revision checklists help you track which syllabus topics you have covered and your confidence—separate pages on Tutopiya. Formula sheets summarise equations and quantitative relationships. This page is only a definitions and key-terms glossary for History.
- Can I download this History keywords and key terms list for free?
- Yes. After a quick free sign-up you can download a UTF-8 CSV (opens in Excel or Google Sheets) or open a print-friendly page and save as PDF. Browsing the list on the page is free.
- Is this History list aligned to the 0470 specification?
- Topic groupings and wording follow Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) for Cambridge International IGCSE. Always confirm final learning objectives and any regional options in your official specification and recent examiner reports for your exam session.
- Why focus on definitions instead of full notes?
- Mark schemes reward correct technical terms and clear links between ideas. A compact glossary lets you drill the exact language examiners expect for History at IGCSE, separate from longer notes or topic trackers.