Viking Warfare Lesson

A man in Viking armor kneels with a wooden shield and helmet, surrounded by others in medieval gear holding round shields.
A kneeling man in Viking armor grips a round shield among others dressed in medieval battle attire. Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/soldier-warrior-medieval-historic-6207578/

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will examine how Viking warfare relied on discipline, tactics, and naval skill rather than random violence. They will also explore how Viking society supported military success through training, loyalty, and honour-based customs. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Viking Warfare Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Viking Warfare Research Worksheet.docx
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