KS2 History Vocabulary List - Year 3/4 to Year 5/6

Oct 1, 2026

A KS2 History vocabulary list organized for learners across Year 3/4 and Year 5/6, presenting key terms spanning timelines and major themes. Entries cover historical sources and chronology, including primary and secondary sources, AD/BC and BCE/CE framing, and concepts like change over time. It also includes topic vocabulary such as invaders, empires, culture, evidence, bias, and legacy, plus later terms like anachronism, communication, social justice, and WWII-related history vocabulary.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Year 3/4 Vocabulary

Sources, chronology, and dates

Themes and concepts

Year 5/6 Vocabulary

Civilisations and historical periods

Evidence, conclusions, and impact

FAQs

How is the KS2 history vocabulary list organized?

It is split into two sections for Year 3/4 and Year 5/6, with a set of vocabulary terms under each level.

What kinds of historical concepts are included for Year 3/4?

Year 3/4 includes terms about primary/secondary sources, chronology and dates (AD/BC, BCE/CE), and themes such as culture, invasion, battle, and legacy.

Which vocabulary topics appear in the Year 5/6 section?

Year 5/6 includes terms related to ancient civilisations and periods (e.g., Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Industrial revolution, WWII) as well as reasoning and impact concepts (e.g., evidence, bias, conclusion, consequences).

Oct 1, 2026

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