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 Now that you’ve read Chapter 8 on the Vikings and their lifestyle use this presentation to help you further grasp the main ideas and points of Viking civilization.

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 IcelandMainland Europe IcelandMainland Europe  Russia Russia

 While in Iceland, the Vikings were able to set up farming communities with complex agricultural practices.  Advanced livestock tracking techniques, such as branding, were used to distinguish ownership amongst the Vikings.  Iceland serves as a launching point from which the Vikings reached North America

 The Vikings made two rips to Russia. On their first trip, they took so much loot from the suburbs of Constantinople their ships were too full to hold any more loot!  Viking destruction in Russia was so immense that some Russian priests thought the Vikings were sent by God to punish the Russians for their sins.

 The Vikings navigated through Europe utilizing the rivers and streams to reach coastal towns throughout the continent.  Vikings’ favorite targets were monasteries because of the incredible amount of gold and treasures held in monasteries.

 What did the Vikings do while in Iceland? ◦ A: Raid Farms A: Raid Farms ◦ B: Establish farming communities B: Establish farming communities ◦ C: Grow wheat C: Grow wheat ◦ D: Nothing. The Vikings never traveled to Iceland D: Nothing. The Vikings never traveled to Iceland

 Correct!  While in Iceland, the Vikings established agricultural communities. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  The correct answer was B

 What Russian city did the Vikings sail to twice?  A: Leningrad A: Leningrad  B: Constantinople B: Constantinople  C: Stalingrad C: Stalingrad  D: Kurtzgrad D: Kurtzgrad

 Correct!  The Vikings sailed to the Russian city of Constantinople twice because of the wealth in the city.

 Incorrect, Sorry!  The correct answer is B

 Viking longships were used to transport Viking warriors to and from raids.  Some ships held as many as 120 Vikings!  Other ships were nearly empty on the way to a destination to allow room for the stolen treasures on the return trip.

 Viking ships were engineered to navigate through the harsh North Atlantic Ocean and narrow rivers. Evidence of trigonometry has been found in Viking ship blueprints  Transporting, especially loading and unloading livestock presented a unique challenge to the Vikings. Thus, Viking ships were designed to tip to one side without capsizing, and allowing livestock to jump out of the ship and safely land.

 Viking ships are significant not only because they provided transportation, but because the designs and construction of Viking ships show clear signs of division within Viking society!  This is also important because it indicates Vikings were an intelligent society.

 T/F: Viking ship building was successful only because of luck and included little organization TF

 Correct!  Viking ship building used advanced mathematic principles and required a great amount of organization amongst the Vikings.

 Incorrect, Sorry!  The correct answer is false

Swords Battle Axes Spears Shields

 Swords were typically only used by the elite members of Viking society.  Swords were used during battles for territory or during raids.  This weapon was very expensive to make, which is why use was restricted to only the elite.

 Viking spears were used during close fighting  This weapon had 2 points on the handle protruding out wider than the blade to prevent the weapon from being lodged in an enemy during battle.

 The battle axe was the most commonly used Viking weapon.  Viking warriors swung down on their opponents and struck them on their back.  The Vikings were very precise with where their battle axes landed, making this the most dangerous weapon in the Viking warriors arsenal.

 Shields were used as a means of defense for the Vikings against enemy attacks.  Some shields had holsters screwed onto the back to allow for a spot for Viking warriors to put their arms to avoid letting go of the shield during battle.

 T/F: The Vikings used battle axes and swung up at their enemy during combat. TF

 Correct!  The Vikings used battle axes, but they were used to swing down on, not up at opponents. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  The answer is false Next Slide

 Which Viking weapon is depicted below?  A: Spear A: Spear  B: Sword B: Sword  C: Dagger C: Dagger  D: Shield D: Shield

 Correct!  The weapon depicted in this question is a spear. You can tell it’s a spear because of the two prongs protruding from the handle of the weapon. Next Section

 Incorrect, Sorry!  The correct answer is A Next Section

 The Vikings traveled to Iceland, Europe, and Russia.  The largest Viking ships could hold as many as 120 men.  The Vikings used rivers and streams to transport throughout Europe.  The most common Viking Weapons were: swords, spears, and battle axes. Start Quiz

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 Which of the following was not a Viking destination?  A: Russia A: Russia  B: Iceland B: Iceland  C: South America C: South America

 Correct!  The Vikings did not travel to South America Next Question

Incorrect, Sorry! Want a HINT?HINT Return to Question 1Question 1

 IcelandMainland Europe  Russia Return to Question 1

 Which city in Russia did the Vikings visit twice due to the incredible amount of wealth in the city?  A: Constantinople A: Constantinople  B: Moscow B: Moscow  C: St. Petersburg C: St. Petersburg

 Correct!  The Vikings visited Constantinople twice because of the wealth in the city. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 2Question 2

 The Vikings made two rips to Russia. On their first trip, they took so much loot from the suburbs of Constantinople their ships were too full to hold any more loot!  Viking destruction in Russia was so immense that some Russian priests thought the Vikings were sent by God to punish the Russians for their sins. Return to Question 2

 Which type of establishment was most raided by the Vikings?  A: Fisheries A: Fisheries  B: Monasteries B: Monasteries  C: Banks C: Banks

 Correct!  The Vikings targeted monasteries with great frequency because of the amount of wealth possessed by monasteries. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 3Question 3

 The Vikings navigated through Europe utilizing the rivers and streams to reach coastal towns throughout the continent.  Vikings’ favorite targets were monasteries because of the incredible amount of gold and treasures held in monasteries. Return to Question 3

 What was the Vikings’ predominant mode of transportation?  A: Longships A: Longships  B: School Bus B: School Bus  C: Automobiles C: Automobiles

 Correct!  The Vikings used longships to sail on the Atlantic Ocean and on the rivers and streams throughout Europe. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 4Question 4

 Viking longships were used to transport Viking warriors to and from raids.  Some ships held as many as 120 Vikings!  Other ships were nearly empty on the way to a destination to allow room for the stolen treasures on the return trip. Return to Question 4

 How did the Vikings navigate through mainland Europe?  A: Rivers and Streams A: Rivers and Streams  B: Walking B: Walking  C: Horseback C: Horseback

 Correct!  The Vikings used the European river system to navigate their way through mainland Europe. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 5Question 5

 The Vikings navigated through Europe utilizing the rivers and streams to reach coastal towns throughout the continent.  Vikings’ favorite targets were monasteries because of the incredible amount of gold and treasures held in monasteries. Return to Question 5

 Which of the following weapons was only used by the elite Vikings?  A: Battle Axe A: Battle Axe  B: Spear B: Spear  C: Sword C: Sword

 Correct!  The Viking sword was typically used exclusively by the Viking elite. Next Question

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 Swords were typically only used by the elite members of Viking society.  Swords were used during battles for territory or during raids.  This weapon was very expensive to make, which is why use was restricted to only the elite. Return to Question 6

 This Viking weapon was used to swing down on an enemy’s back during battle.  A: Spear A: Spear  B: Battle Axe B: Battle Axe  C: Sword C: Sword

 Correct!  The battle axe was the favorite weapon of most Vikings and was used to swing down and strike enemy warriors in the back. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 7Question 7

 The battle axe was the most commonly used Viking weapon.  Viking warriors swung down on their opponents and struck them on their back.  The Vikings were very precise with where their battle axes landed, making this the most dangerous weapon in the Viking warriors arsenal. Return to Question 7

 How many Viking warriors could the largest ships hold?  A: 100 A: 100  B: 120 B: 120  C: 140 C: 140

 Correct!  The Viking ships varied in size, but the largest ships could hold up to 120 Viking warriors. Next Question

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 Viking longships were used to transport Viking warriors to and from raids.  Some ships held as many as 120 Vikings!  Other ships were nearly empty on the way to a destination to allow room for the stolen treasures on the return trip. Return to Question 8

While in Iceland, the Vikings established what kind of communities? A: Agricultural B: Market C: The Vikings never traveled to Iceland

 Correct!  The Vikings established farming/agricultural communities during their stay in Iceland. Next Question

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 9Question 9

 While in Iceland, the Vikings were able to set up farming communities with complex agricultural practices.  Advanced livestock tracking techniques, such as branding, were used to distinguish ownership amongst the Vikings.  Iceland serves as a launching point from which the Vikings reached North America Return to Question 9

 Which of the following oceans did the Vikings sail on?  A: Pacific A: Pacific  B: Arabian B: Arabian  C: Atlantic C: Atlantic

 Correct!  The Vikings used their ships to navigate their way through the rough waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Next Slide

 Incorrect, Sorry!  Want a HINT?HINT  Return to Question 10Question 10

 Viking ships were engineered to navigate through the harsh North Atlantic Ocean and narrow rivers. Evidence of trigonometry has been found in Viking ship blueprints  Transporting, especially loading and unloading livestock presented a unique challenge to the Vikings. Thus, Viking ships were designed to tip to one side without capsizing, and allowing livestock to jump out of the ship and safely land. Return to Question 10

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 The Vikings were from Scandinavia and traveled to Iceland and North America in the west and Russia in the east.  The Vikings were so amazed by the wealth of Constantinople, the traveled to the city twice.  The Vikings tended to favor monasteries above all other types of buildings on their raids.  The Vikings used long ships as their means of transportation.  The Vikings used rivers and streams to navigate their way through Europe. The Vikings used battle axes, spears, and swords, but the swords were typically reserved for the elite in Viking society. End Show