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Land, Sea, and Trade
Viking Settlements
Viking Daily Life
Viking Children
Viking Raids
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Scandinavia is made up by what three countries?

Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

100
What was the Viking form of government called?
The Thing
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Who were some of the most important Viking gods?

Odin, Thor, Frey

100
At what age were Viking children considered adults?
Age 10.
100
The Norwegian Vikings established colonies in what two countries?
Greenland and Iceland
200
Who discovered North America in the year 1000?
Leif Ericsson
200
Where did most Vikings live?
Farms
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What were stories of Viking gods called?
Sagas
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When boys turned five, whose home were they sent to? And, where did girls go?
Boys were sent to the home of an uncle or respected member of the family. Girls remained home with their mothers and grandmothers.
200
Which Viking leader was banished from Iceland?
Erik the Red
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What things did the Vikings sell?
honey, tin, wheat, wool, wood, iron, fur, leather, fish, slaves,
300
How would you describe Viking houses?
one room, long, box-shaped, made of wood, stone or turf....thatched roofs....built of wood, stone or blocks of turf
300
How did the Vikings make a living?
The Vikings made a living through farming, trading, and fishing.
300
What type of education did Viking boys receive?
Viking boys were taught to use a bow and arrow, to be good fighters (warriors), to take care of the farm, they memorized tales of heroes and gods, and they learned to compete in games that tested strength and endurance.
300
Why were longboats or longships so important/special?
They were very strong and fast, and could sail in shallow waters.
400
How did the Vikings plot their courses and navigate at sea?
They used the position of the sun and stars.
400
What did the Vikings eat and drink?
farm animals, wild animals, fish, berries, nuts, bread, ale
400
What are Viking letters called?
Runes
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What type of education did Viking girls receive?
Viking girls were taught household skills including cooking, spinning, weaving, and sewing; they learned how to tend to animals; and some were taught to be warriors.
400
What weapons did the Vikings use?
The Vikings fought using long swords and axes.
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Why did the Vikings come to America?
farmland, adventure
500
What are the three classes in Viking society
nobles, farmers, slaves
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Why were Viking women highly respected within their communities?
They were in charge of the home, they were allowed to attend public meetings, they could own property, and they were allowed to speak to mean other than their husbands.
500
What was the biggest challenge Viking children faced?
The biggest challenge Viking children faced was surviving birth.
500
Why did the Europeans fear the Vikings?
Europeans feared the Vikings because they killed and enslaved people, they stole, and they destroyed homes.