1. Reading & Video Questions
The Vikings!
Reading & Video Questions

2. Viking Overview What did most Vikings do?
How was Viking society organized?
Which groups of people had less power?
Which area did they have the most control over?
Where else did the Vikings go to?

3. Viking Sagas What does ‘saga’ mean? Why are sagas important?
Why are sagas not reliable?

4. Archeology What is archeology?
What do archeological findings support? (think: previous slide)
What sort of things can you learn through archeology?

5. Viking Impact What sort of impact has the Vikings had on our society?
List one thing that you were surprised to discover in linked to the Vikings
Spell your name in runes

6. Viking Religion What does ‘pagan’ mean?
What sort of religion did the Vikings follow?
What was the role of Christianity?

7. Shield Maidens What is a shield maiden?
What fictional role do they have?
What historical evidence is there to support this?