History and Society
The Vikings originated from these three modern-day countries
Norway, Sweden, and Finland
Viking warriors used this battle formation, where shields were overlapped for defense
Shield Wall
The term "Viking" comes from this Old Norse word, meaning to ...
"to raid" or "to explore.
Viking longships featured this type of hull, allowing them to navigate both deep seas and shallow rivers.
Shallow Hull
Important Viking figures were sometimes buried in these, along with valuable goods for the afterlife.
ships
Viking legal disputes were settled in local assemblies called these
Things
These weapons were a key tool for Vikings, used for both throwing and close combat.
Axe and Spear
Vikings worshipped this god of thunder
Thor
Viking longships often featured this carved figure at the front to ward off evil
Dragon Head
The Vikings established this major settlement in England, later known as the Danelaw.
York
The Viking Age lasted approximately from this year to this year.
793-1066
Viking fighters who entered a trance-like rage in battle were called this.
Berzerkers
The Viking alphabet, used for inscriptions and carvings, was called this
Rune
The most famous Viking trading city, located in present-day Sweden, was called this.
Birka
The Viking Age began with an infamous raid on this English monastery in 793.
Lindisfarne
Viking society was divided into these three main classes.This class consisted of Nobility.
Jarls
This Viking explorer, Leif Erikson, reached ... around the year 1000, calling it "Vinland."
North America
Vikings targeted monasteries because they were these two things, making them easy to attack
Wealthy, Unguarded
Viking explorers used these to navigate at sea, relying on the sun and natural landmarks
Sun Compasses
This Norwegian king, allied with Tostig Godwinson, invaded England in 1066.
Harald Hadrada
Odin
Just days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Viking King Harald Hadrada was defeated by this Norman leader at Hastings. Effectively ending the Viking age.
William the Conquerer
The Vikings left a lasting impact on place names, including this famous location in France founded by Norse settlers
Normandy
Due to their homeland’s harsh climate, Vikings relied on these two activities for survival.
Farming and raiding
The Viking economy was based on farming, but why did they turn to trade?
Good land was hard to find due to Scandinavia’s increase in population, harsh winters, mountains, & thick forests.