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The Vikings captured parts of and France. They ruled cities in Russia and set up colonies in the North Atlantic. They even traveled to North America. Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) was made up mostly of forests and long, jagged coastlines with many fjords. The southern part, or Jutland, had many harbors and fertile soil.

Vikings built their ships with timber from the forests. They were large and narrow which made them well suited for long journeys. Some common parts included: a row of 16 oars, decorated shields, a tall bow carved in the shape of a dragon’s head, strongly sewn sails, an awning for protection and leather sleeping bags.ships The Vikings used the sun and stars to navigate their ships while traveling in the late spring and fall. During the day, they sailed within sight of land, using its familiar landmarks to guide them to their destination. Ravens were used to determine where the nearest land mass was.

Viking Navigational SkillsNavigational 1.Why did early Vikings sail along the coast? 2.What device did Viking captains use to navigate the oceans? 3.How did Vikings estimate distance? 4.Name 2 ways the Vikings knew the sites they were near.

The Vikings were as successful in trade as the Phoenicians. They traded furs, hides, fish and slaves to Europe and the Mediterranean are in return for silk, wine, wheat and silver. Villages were scattered through the countryside. Longhouses were made of wooden logs with sod- covered roofs and porches. Dragon carvings decorated the porch pillars. The people were divided into groups ruled by a jarl.

A Viking Village in EnglandVillage 1.What always surrounded a Viking village? 2.What did Vikings use to weave into cloth? 3.What was Viking armor called?

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Berserkers were the most feared Viking warriors who fought to gain wealth, honor and fame. They wore bear or wolf skins into battle. They used hallucinogenic mushrooms to build their courage and frenzy and allow them to ignore pain. Men were called to battle by lighting bonfires on the tops of mountains. They fought using axes, swords and shields, metal helmets and chain mail shirts.

Women encouraged men to fight. Although bought from their family on the wedding day, their position in society was high. Viking women took charge of the home, attended public meetings and could own property. They also grew herbs to use as medicines. Men wore trousers and woolen shirts covered by tunics. Belts held their clothes in place. Sheepskin hoods kept their heads warm. Women also wore tunics held in place by belts, brooches, pins and bracelets. Both wore their hair long. Calling a man “beardless” was an insult wiped out only by death.

Viking gods were similar to Germanic gods. They offered sacrifices of crops and animals to them. They told stories of their great deeds in the form of long tales called sagas. Written poems were called Eddas. Their early language was called Futhark and written with letters called runes which only a few people could understand. They were also used as magic charms and carved into metal, wood, stone and bone for good luck. After they accepted Christianity, they began to write using Roman letters. ODIN THORFREYA

1.How many years did the Vikings rule northern Europe? 2.How fast could a Viking longship travel? 3.When did Viking raids take place? 4.What was the most prized Viking possession? 5.What was unique about Viking warrior graves? Click on pict

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The Viking population kept increasing. Villages were overcrowded and there was not enough food for everyone. The Vikings set sail on their ships looking for adventure and in other lands. Swedish Vikings established a trade route from the Baltic to the Black Sea and onto the city of Byzantium. This water route became known as the Varangian Route. Rurik founded a settlement in the area that was called Kievan Rus.

Viking Explorers in the North AtlanticExplorers 1.What bird did the Vikings use to keep them from getting lost at sea? 2.What value did ocean currents have for Iceland? 3.Why did Vikings build sod houses? 4.Why was Erik banished from Iceland?

Erik the Red founded a colony on the island of Greenland. His son, Leif Erikson, landed on the northeast coast of North America. He called the area Vinland because of the wild grapes growing there. Vikings disguised their ships to look like wooded islands by covering them with tree branches. They made surprise attacks on coastal villages – stealing goods, destroying homes, burning churches and enslaving peoples. Click on pict

The Danes raided England and set up Danelaw. They continued raiding when Ethelred became king. Canute conquered England and made it part of his North Atlantic Empire. Danes tried to take the city of Paris but the people held them off and gave the Vikings gold. Rollo led a settlement along the French coast across from England. This region became known as Norselaw, and later, Normandy, home of the Normans.

The Vikings and the NormansVikings 1.How much Anglo-Saxon land was subject to Viking law? What was a Viking court called? 2.What item was it important for every fortified village to have? 3.How long did the average Viking live?