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Title: A journey through time


1
The Vikings
  • A journey through time

2
Vikings - The Beginning
  • Vikings lived over one thousand years ago
  • They originally lived in Norway, Sweden and
    Denmark
  • They were a great seafaring people
  • They explored and traded with the peoples of
    Europe
  • They settled in England, Scotland and Iceland

3
Vikings - Exploration
  • The Vikings travelled to many countries in
    Europe and Asia
  • They explored and traded with the peoples of
    these countries
  • They settled in England, Scotland and Ireland

4
How did Vikings travel ?
The Vikings used different types of ships.
  • For fishing - These boats were small shallow
    vessels which were used to catch fish in rivers,
    lakes and fjords
  • For trading - These heavy ships or knorrs were
    trading vessels used for carrying cargo to trade
    with other countries

5
Viking - Longships
  • These longships or warships often had a dragons
    head carved on the prow to scare the enemy.
  • Each boat could hold 50-60 warriors and were so
    fast and quiet in the water, their enemies were
    often taken by surprise !

6
Vikings - Homes
  • The Vikings used local materials to build their
    houses
  • They used stone, timber, wattle and daub for
    walls
  • They used thatch and turf for roofs

7
The End
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