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Monarch - GCSE History Definition

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A monarch is non-gender specific term for a king or queen who is the ruler of a country. Monarchs have been an important part of history, especially in countries like the United Kingdom, where they have played big roles in shaping the nation. In the past, monarchs had a lot of power and made important decisions about laws, wars, and the running of their country. Today, some countries still have monarchs, but their roles are mostly ceremonial, meaning they take part in public events and help represent their countries, while the government makes most decisions.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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