1.4. The Vikings at home Flashcards
Where did most Vikings live?
Most Vikings lived in small villages surrounded by farms.
What is the other place that some other Vikings lived?
Others lived in busy trading towns on the coast.
What is an important place in a Viking town that loads and unloads goods and animals?
The harbour was an important place in a Viking town. The harbour was very busy as boats were loaded and unloaded with goods and animals.
What did skilled craftspeople make?
Skilled craftspeople made items to sell at the local market.
What did jewelers make?
Jewellers made rings and brooches.
What did potters make?
Potters made clay pots for cooking and storing food.
What did wood-workers make?
Wood-workers made bowls and plates.
What did leather workers make?
Leather-workers made belts and shoes.
What did blacksmiths make?
blacksmiths made swords, spears and axes
What did the Vikings cover the roofs of their houses with?
The Vikings covered the roofs of their houses with turf to help keep out the freezing cold winds.
In places where there were few trees, what did the Vikings use to build their homes?
In places where there were few trees, families used stone to build their homes instead of wood.
Why were there no windows in Viking houses?
There were no windows because windows would let in the cold.
Where was food stored?
Food was stored in baskets.
What furniture did the Viking homes have?
Homes did not have much furniture. There were only simple tables, benches and chests.
How many meals did the Vikings eat a day?
The Vikings ate two meals a day. They ate bread, butter and cheese in the morning. After sunset, they ate their main meal. The main meal included meat or fish and vegetables.
