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History·Medieval Times·conceptual

The Vikings

Who the Vikings were: seafaring warriors and traders from Scandinavia; longships; Viking raids on Britain; that Vikings also settled and farmed

Suggested ages 5–7

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Evidence of understanding

  • Describe who the Vikings were and where they came from
  • Explain what made longships special (fast, could sail in shallow water, dragon prows)
  • State that Vikings were not just raiders but also farmers, traders, and settlers

Assessment prompt

Could The Vikings tell you who the Vikings were, where they came from, and that they did more than just raid and fight?

Standards alignment

No external standards are linked to this topic.