Week 2 - Lesson 2 Starter

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Scotland

• Scandinavia

• Saudi Arabia

• Samoa

What did the Vikings do before they left Scandinavia?

• They were builders

• They were bankers

• They were farmers

• They were soldiers

What was the name of the type of boat used by the Vikings?

• Slimships

• Shortboats

• Fatfleets

• Longships

What was the name of the Monastery the Vikings raided when they first reached England?

• Fountains Abbey

• Lindisfarne Priory

• York Minster

• Durham Cathedral

Why were the monks (holy men) at Lindsifarne not armed against attackers?

• Because they could fight really well without swords

• Because they were Christian and thought no one would hurt them because their God would protect them

• Because they had no treasure

• Because they didn't care if anyone took their lives and their treasure

What is a better word to use if you are talking about the number of people living in an area?

• Population

• Planes

• Pantry

• Petunia