1. The Vikings Fierce Brutal Barbarians Pagan
From the history books
Fierce
Brutal
Barbarians
Pagan
Conducted Surprise Raids from the sea

2. Engineering skills Long ships Most maneuverable ships
Fastest sea vessels in the world
Surprise raids
Circular fortresses
Divided into equal quadrants
Political organization
Survival of colonies

3. Origin Scandinavia Sweden, Denmark, Norway
Self sustaining agricultural community
Limited amount of land

4. Nothing to lose, everything to gain
Raiding feudal Europe
Raid for goods and status
Fate was chosen at birth
Noble way of life

5. Here to stay Establishment of Viking towns in Ireland
Green country side
Mild Winters
Setting sail to settle

6. Viking Timeline