I WONDER - How Did The Vikings Keep Warm?

The video discusses the multifunctional role of fire in the Long house, providing light, heat, and a means to cook food. Ashes from the fire were used to absorb moisture on the floor. The roof had holes to allow smoke to escape, and the fire was kept burning constantly, especially in colder climates. Multiple families lived in the Long house, with those closer to the fire benefiting from its warmth.

What was one of the primary uses of the fire in the Long house?

• To cook food

• To store tools

• To separate rooms

• To provide entertainment

How were ashes from the fireplace used in the Long house?

• To fertilize plants

• To decorate the walls

• To create pottery

• To absorb moisture on the floor

Why did the roof of the Long house have small holes?

• To provide a view of the sky

• To let rainwater in

• To hang decorations

• To allow smoke to escape

In colder climates, why was the fire kept burning constantly in the Long house?

• To maintain warmth

• To ward off animals

• To keep the house illuminated

• To dry clothes

What was the significance of living closer to the fire in the Long house?

• It indicated higher social status

• It was a punishment

• It was for children only

• It was for storing food