Land, Sea, and Trade
Scandinavia is made up by what three countries?
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
Who typically lived in a Viking house? Name at least 3.
Family members, animals, workers and slaves.
What did Viking men wear on a daily basis?
They wore tunics (long shirts) and trousers.
How did Vikings get their last names?
They added "son" to their father's first name.
Which Viking leader led an expedition to North America?
Leif Erikson.
Name at least 4 parts of a Viking longship.
Prow, hull, rudder, oars, shields, sail.
What jobs did Vikings do in a settlement? Name at least 5.
Potters, woodworkers, jewellers, blacksmiths, weapon makers, bakers, stone carvers, warriors, sailors, boat builders, leather workers.
Name 3 foods that Vikings ate.
Vegetables, berries, fish, bread, porridge, wild nuts, wild animals (deer, boar, fox, beaver, bear), chicken, goats, eggs, honey.
What was Leif Erikson's nickname?
Leif the Lucky
What were Vikings searching for on their expeditions?
Better land for their farms and families.
What tools did Vikings use to navigate at sea? Name at least 3.
Sunstones, bearing circle, animal migration patterns, sun boards, weather vanes.
What was a "Thing"?
A meeting or assembly where Vikings gathered to settle problems.
How did the Vikings make a living?
The Vikings made a living through farming, trading, and fishing.
What were the names of the Viking stories and songs about the gods?
Sagas.
Name one country the Vikings invaded.
England, France
From which country did Erik the Red travel to discover Greenland?
Iceland
What group of people are at the top of Viking society?
The jarls, or earls.
How did Vikings get married?
Viking men had to choose and buy their wives from their family on the day of their wedding.
What was another name for Viking people?
Norsemen.
What weapons and protections did Viking warriors use on their expeditions?
Long swords, axes, helmets, shields.
What items did the Vikings trade other people for?
Wine, silk, wheat, and silver
What is wattle and daub? And what is daub made of?
A building material used to make walls. Daub is the sticky material that holds the wall together and is made with wet soil, clay, sand, animal dung, and straw.
Why were Viking women respected within their communities?
They were in charge of the home and raising the children, they were allowed to attend public meetings, and they could own property.
What skills did Viking boys learn?
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.
How did the Vikings attack?
They used surprise attacks; they sent only small groups by longboat to land on a beach or sail up a river.