Discovering the Vikings: Their Origins, Lifestyle, and Settlements

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Uncover the origins of the Vikings from Scandinavia, their way of life as traders, boat-builders, and fighters, and how they settled in new lands as farmers and craftsmen. Learn about their daily activities and roles of men, women, and children in Viking society. Explore Viking settlements and their legacy as skilled explorers and seafarers over 1000 years ago.


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  1. Introduction to the Vikings

  2. Where were they from? The Vikings came from the three countries which make up Scandinavia: Denmark Norway Sweden 1. 2. 3. SCOTLAN D ENGLAND

  3. Who were they? AD 700 to 1100 that s over 1000 years ago! Many Vikings left Scandinavia and travelled to other countries, such as Britain and Ireland. Some went to fight and steal treasure. Others settled in new lands as farmers, craftsmen or traders. Vikings were brave sailors and explorers Vikings were Norsemen

  4. What did they do? Traders Boat-builders, blacksmiths, potters and leather- workers Most Viking men knew how to handle a boat and most could fight. Viking women looked after the children, made the family's clothes and cooked the two meals a day most families ate. On the farm, women milked the cows and made cheese. Viking children didn t go to school but helped their parents at work and were adults by the age of 16

  5. Viking Settlements

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