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A journey through time

The Vikings. A journey through time. 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.

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A journey through time

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  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 Vikingstravelled 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 dragon’s 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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