Origins
Where does the word "viking" COME FROM?
The word "viking" comes from the word "bay" in old Norse.
Describe Viking boats.
A Viking boat was long and narrow.
Where did the Vikings settle down eventually?
The Vikings eventually settled down in Scandinavia.
During which century did the Vikings have their peak of expansion?
The Vikings had their peak of expansion during the 11th century.
Why are Viking boats famous?
They are famous for being long and narrow and because they made it easy to land on beaches.
Where did the Vikings come from?
The Vikings came from Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Which places did the Vikings decide to raid?
The Vikings decided to raid Europe s northern coast, the islands of modern day Great Britain and some parts of France.
Where did the Vikings settle down in the 9th century?
In the 9th century the Vikings settled down in Great Britain, Germany and Iceland.
What was the name of Leif Eriksson s father?
His father was called Erik the Red.
Describe the cargo ships the Vikings used.
The cargo ships the Vikings used were wider and deeper than a longship.
Were the Vikings an important civilization in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages?
Yes, they were.
When did th first raids start?
The first raids started in 787.
Where did they move in the 10th century?
In the tenth century the Vikings moved to northeastern Europe,including former Russia.
Where was Leif Eriksson able to travel?
Leif Eriksson was able to travel to North America.
How did the Vikings manage to sail their boats?
The Vikings managed to sail their boats looking at the stars.
Mention how long the Viking age lasted approximately.
The Viking age lasted approximately from 800 to 1066.
Why did the Vikings attack monasteries?
The Vikings attacked monasteries because they were wealthy defenseless places.
What is the name of the place where the Vikings settled down in France?
The Vikings setted down in Normandy.
Where did Leif Eriksson start a small settlement?
Leif Eriksson started a small settlement in present day Canada.
What were the walls of their houses made of?
The walls of their houses were made of wood.
What does "Viking" MEAN?
"Viking"means "to raid" in Old Norse,that is to make a sudden armed attack against a place and its inhabitants.
Which was the weapon the Vikings used most?
The Vikings used long axes to fight to cut through helmets and metal shields.
Did Leif Eriksson settle down in modern day Canada before or after Columbus discovered America?
Leif Eriksson settled down in modern day Canada hundreds of years before Columbus discovered America.
Which object did they use to cook and heat water?
They used a cauldron to cook and heat water.