I WONDER - What Jobs Did Viking Men Do?

The transcript describes the daily life of Vikings, focusing on their agricultural activities, including growing crops like wheat and barley, and raising livestock such as cattle and sheep. It explains how they used animals for food and clothing, preserving meat with salt when necessary. The text also highlights the role of Viking men in fishing and teaching their sons, as well as the demanding physical tasks performed by slaves.

What types of crops did Vikings grow on their farms?

• Rice, corn, and soybeans

• Wheat, barley, oats, and rye

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Bananas, pineapples, and mangoes

Which animals were commonly raised by Vikings?

• Elephants and camels

• Lions and tigers

• Dolphins and whales

• Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and horses

How did Vikings preserve meat when food was scarce?

• By freezing it

• By drying it in the sun

• By smoking it

• By salting it

What activity did Viking men teach their sons?

• Hunting deer

• Building ships

• Weaving clothes

• Fishing

Who performed the most physically demanding tasks in Viking society?

• Slaves

• Viking children

• Elders

• Viking women