viking geography
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Yr 8 Introduction to the Vikings and Scandinavian GeographyTRANSCRIPT
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Who were The Vikings?
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What does “Viking” mean?
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What does “Viking” mean?
• “Viking” appears on rune stones in Old Norse• Used to describe an activity – going on a
commercial trip or raid.• You would go on a “viking”
• The Vikings called themselves “Norraener menn” (Norse men)
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How do we know about The Vikings?
• Viking era 793 CE-1066 CE• About 300 years• Very few Viking era documents exist• So we rely on:• The accounts of the Vikings’ victims• Archaeological evidence• Later writers• Sagas
• What are the problems with these sources?
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Who were the Vikings?
• Farmers first and foremost• Craftsmen• Raiders• Religious people• Traders• Timber • furs• walrus ivory• amber• slaves
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Where did Vikings live?
• Most Vikings lived in family groups on farms• How suitable was the land for farming?• Climate – seasons – very cold, long winter• Geography – see map• Soils
• Why did most Vikings live in the south?
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