What was life like in Viking Britain?

In this lesson, we will learn about Viking settlements, the roles of men and women and the Viking laws.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which part of England did King Alfred rule over?

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Q2.When was the Battle of Edington?

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Q3.Jorvik was the most important Viking kingdom.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which part of England did King Alfred rule over?

1/3

Q2.When was the Battle of Edington?

2/3

Q3.Jorvik was the most important Viking kingdom.

3/3

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What was life like in Viking Britain?

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Q1.How many rooms were in a longhouse?

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Q2.Which members of society were noble and wealthy?

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Q3.What were women skilled at being?

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Q4.Holmgang was outlawed.

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Q5.Which craftsmen engraved patterns of interlace onto brooches and sword handles?

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What was life like in Viking Britain?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.How many rooms were in a longhouse?

1/5

Q2.Which members of society were noble and wealthy?

2/5

Q3.What were women skilled at being?

3/5

Q4.Holmgang was outlawed.

4/5

Q5.Which craftsmen engraved patterns of interlace onto brooches and sword handles?

5/5

Lesson summary: What was life like in Viking Britain?

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