History GCSE

Latin

What Latin means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Latin

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

The language used for written administration and the Church.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (study guide)

Topics that use Latin

Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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Using Latin in the exam

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