Vikings
What region did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia: Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
When did the Age of Discovery happen?
About 1400–1600.
Who was the first Tudor king?
Henry VII
What is the beginning of a river called?
The source.
What does urbanisation mean?
The growth of cities as people move from rural areas to urban areas for jobs and services.
Name two reasons why Vikings travelled.
To trade, raid, explore and settle in new lands.
Name one reason the Age of Discovery started.
Land routes were controlled by the Ottomans/Osmans; new navigation tools; new ships such as caravels.
Name two problems in Tudor towns.
Any two: crowded streets, no running water, open sewers, disease, crime.
What is a tributary?
A smaller river that joins a larger river.
Name two possible results of urbanisation.
Any two: economic opportunities, innovation and culture, health concerns, wealth gaps.
Which river route helped Vikings reach Baghdad?
The River Volga route.
Who reached the southern tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias.
Why were Tudor towns important despite their problems?
They were centres of trade and craft.
What is a meander?
A bend or curve in a river.
What does CBD mean?
Central Business District.
Name three goods Vikings sold.
Any three: wool, timber, iron, walrus ivory, amber, furs, slaves.
Who reached India by sea?
Vasco da Gama.
Put Tudor society in order from highest to lowest.
King → Gentlemen → Citizens → Yeomen → Labourers.
Name the three types of mountains from the guide.
Fold mountains, block mountains and volcanic mountains.
Name three city zones from the guide.
Any three: CBD, industrial area, residential area, suburbs, shanty town/favelas.
Why were rivers important for Viking travel and trade?
They allowed Vikings to move inland, connect seas and reach distant trade cities.
Why did European explorers search for sea routes to Asia?
They wanted trade routes because land routes were difficult/controlled, and new tools and ships made sea travel possible.
What did Henry VIII did?
Createed Anglican Church.
What is an estuary and where is it found?
The wide mouth of a river, where it meets the sea/ocean.
How are suburbs different from the CBD?
The CBD is the busy business centre; suburbs are outer residential areas, usually quieter and less dense.