1. The End of the Viking Age
The Vikings were a group who terrorized most of coastal Europe for over 200 years ( CE)
They built a culture of Violence and slavery mixed in with a structured system of laws and government.
Men and women shared work in society
Women had rights, could own land, divorce, & sue in court
Farmers, fishermen
Owned slaves (thralls) did majority of work on farms
Laws protected people and property

2. Viking Culture The Viking culture was rich with artistry and legends.
Left evidence of this in their skilled woodwork and metalwork.

3. Viking Influence Today
Influence based on their legends can be seen today…
Thor, Marvel Comic/God of Thunder
Vikings TV Show

4. Vikings & North America
The Vikings were great adventurers, and were the first Europeans to settle in North America.
Leif Erikson established a Viking settlement in Newfoundland.
Oct 9 = Leif Erikson Day USA

5. The End of Viking Terror
11th Century CE European Monarch grew stronger and learned how to deal with their violent neighbours.
Monarchs gave half of England (Danelaw) to Viking lords who then protected Britain from other Vikings.
The people of Norway and Denmark became Christian, which also helped dissolve the traditional beliefs and violent ways of the Viking people.

6. End of Viking Terror II
“Rollo the Walker”
King of France gave the Viking known as Rollo the province of Normandy to rule and protect
Normandy = land of Northmen
Viking settlements in North America and Greenland were destroyed or disappeared.
Rallo