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Viking Origins and Society
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Viking Origins and Society
🗺️ Part 1: Viking Geography and Origins
1. The Vikings originally came from three main countries in Scandinavia. Which countries were these?
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
Iceland, Finland, and Norway
Germany, Poland, and Sweden
England, Scotland, and Ireland
2. The Viking Age lasted approximately from:
AD 600-800
AD 790-1066
AD 1000-1200
AD 500-700
3. Which of these were reasons why Vikings began exploring and voyaging? (Tick all that apply)
Farming struggles in their homeland
Trade opportunities
Searching for new lands to settle
Escaping from Roman armies
👑 Part 2: Viking Society and Culture
4. Put the following groups in order from highest to lowest in Viking society:
Write 1, 2, 3, 4 next to each group (1 = highest status, 4 = lowest status)
_____ Farmers
_____ Kings and Chieftains
_____ Slaves
_____ Traders
5. Complete the sentence: Vikings were not only raiders, but also _____________ who established communities in new lands.
6. What type of ship were the Vikings famous for building and using on their voyages?
7. Explain one way that geography influenced Viking voyages and exploration.
🤔 Part 3: Thinking About Vikings
8. Vikings are often remembered mainly as fierce raiders. Based on what you've learnt, do you think this gives a complete picture of Viking society? Explain your answer.
9. If you could ask a Viking from 1000 years ago one question about their life, what would it be and why?
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