Vikings! - 2. The main social, cultural and political features of Viking society.

This is the second in a series of lessons on Vikings.
This second lesson explores the main political, social and cultural features of Viking society. The PowerPoint goes through the main classes in society the Jarls, Karls and Thralls as well as the political role of the Thing and punishments for various crimes. Cultural aspects of Viking society such as food and dining, housing and clothing are briefly explained with easy to understand activities.

A very visual presentation that can be used alongside other resources easily. This lesson is aimed at a middle ability class. Includes worksheets for activities inside the PowerPoint. An extension activity is included for more able students.

Included:

1 PowerPoint presentation
2 PDF worksheets to match activities
1 extension activity
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Australian Curriculum - Stage 4 - Depth Study 4: The Western and Islamic World - Topic 4a: The Vikings (c. AD 790 – c. 1066)

Syllabus dot points covered
The way of life in Viking society (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH007)

• using a range of sources, eg the Viking sagas, outline key social, cultural, economic and political features of Viking society

Historical skills covered
HT4-5 --> identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources

HT4-9 --> uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past

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Keywords: Vikings, history, Stage 4, Australian Curriculum, Middle Ages, Scandinavia, raiders, traders, settlers, Year 7, Year 8, PowerPoint, Karl, Jarl, Thrall, longhouse, outlaw, thing, althing, clothing, dining, farming, king, duel, bloodfued.