1. The Vikings By: Patrick Eichelberger EDM 300

2. Pennsylvania State Standards History 8.1.6.D. Describe and explain historical research. History 8.1.6.D. Describe and explain historical research. Facts, folklore and fiction Facts, folklore and fiction History 8.4.6.A. Identify and explain how individuals and groups made significant political and cultural contributions to world history. History 8.4.6.A. Identify and explain how individuals and groups made significant political and cultural contributions to world history. Europe Europe

3. Objectives The student will identify Viking Gods. The student will identify Viking Gods. The student will identify the weekdays influenced by Viking culture. The student will identify the weekdays influenced by Viking culture. The student will explain the role of religion in Viking culture. The student will explain the role of religion in Viking culture.

4. The Viking Gods

5. Viking Religion Viking religion is considered to be pagan, meaning they worship many God instead of one central God. Viking religion is considered to be pagan, meaning they worship many God instead of one central God. Vikings were considered heathens because of their polytheistic beliefs. Vikings were considered heathens because of their polytheistic beliefs. Most Viking religious history was altered by medieval Christian historians. Most Viking religious history was altered by medieval Christian historians.

6. The God of War Odin Odin is the supreme God of the Vikings. Odin is the supreme God of the Vikings. Odin’s weapon of choice is his magical spear Gugnir. Odin’s weapon of choice is his magical spear Gugnir. Odin rides on an eight- legged horse named Sleipnir. Odin rides on an eight- legged horse named Sleipnir. Wednesday is named after the all-father Odin. Wednesday is named after the all-father Odin. http://marist.ac.jp/moodle/file.php/28/odi n-large.jpg

7. The Thunder God Thor Thor’s father is the God of war Odin. Thor’s father is the God of war Odin. Thor wielded a short- handled hammer called Mjolner. Thor wielded a short- handled hammer called Mjolner. Thor’s hammer would create thunderclaps every time it struck the ground. Thor’s hammer would create thunderclaps every time it struck the ground. Thursday, or Thor’s day, was named after the thunder God. Thursday, or Thor’s day, was named after the thunder God. http://spiral-trip.halebob.org/thor.jpg

8. Viking Related Music Listen to “death in fire” by Amon Amarth. Listen to “death in fire” by Amon Amarth. Amon Amarth are from Sweden and base most of their songs on Viking history. Amon Amarth are from Sweden and base most of their songs on Viking history. This song is about the end of the world, also known as Ragnarok to the Vikings. This song is about the end of the world, also known as Ragnarok to the Vikings.

9. Political and Cultural Contributions by the Vikings The Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot on North America. The Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot on North America. The Viking’s expertise in wooden ship building affected advancements in sea travel. The Viking’s expertise in wooden ship building affected advancements in sea travel. Vikings created the foundations of parliamentary government. Vikings created the foundations of parliamentary government.

10. What word is used by the Vikings to describe the end of the world? A. Decimation A. DecimationDecimation B. Thyrfing B. ThyrfingThyrfing C. Ragnarok C. RagnarokRagnarok D. Ulver D. UlverUlver

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13. Why were the Vikings called pagans? A. They believed in several Gods. A. They believed in several Gods.They believed in several Gods.They believed in several Gods. B. They were great ship builders. B. They were great ship builders.They were great ship builders.They were great ship builders. C. They came from the island of Pags. C. They came from the island of Pags.They came from the island of Pags.They came from the island of Pags. D. They worshiped Fenris. D. They worshiped Fenris.They worshiped Fenris.They worshiped Fenris.

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16. What was the name of Thor’s Hammer? A. Gugnir A. GugnirGugnir B. Mjolner B. MjolnerMjolner C. Sleipnir C. SleipnirSleipnir D. Einherjer D. EinherjerEinherjer

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19. You Have Completed This Epic Quest! Now go forth and spread your knowledge of the Vikings!