Vikings 

    In the Middle Ages,the Vikings were very fierce warriors! Some of their nationalites were Nordic people, Danes , Swedes, and Norwegian people. They raided from  800-1100. They came from Norway, Scandinavia, Denmark,and Sweden. Some of their occupations were merchants, craftsman, and pirates. They played games similar to checkers and chess. The Viking girls helped their mothers often. The boys helped their fathers with their work. Sometimes their houses had only one room! The Middle Age Vikings destroyed towns around wndependant farmers owned their own land. The Vikings had many benefits from their longboats. One of them was the boat was so long it fit many people. The vikings were one of the most powerful groups ever.
 
 

1. Do you think it was fair that the Vikings destroyed houses that were by water? Why or why not.

2. Why do you think the Vikings still exist now? Explain.

3. What benefits did the long ships have for the Vikings?