The document discusses the Vikings, who originated from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They were mostly farmers, craftsmen or traders who also engaged in travel, trade and exploration. The Vikings invaded parts of Britain and established settlements. They lived in wooden or stone houses and wore jewelry. Their society had kings and laws, and they believed in Norse gods. The Vikings built ships for trading goods and exploring new lands. Their influence can still be seen today through archaeological remains, loan words in languages, and place names.

1. http://www.repubblica.it/2006/05/gallerie/esteri/vichinghi-spagna/1.html Gloria Marchi & Teresa Patitucci The Vikings .

2. Viching invasion . Who were the Vikings ? Came from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They were mostly farmers , craftsmen or traders. Many Vichings were great travellers. The vichings in Britain -In 793 the Vikings arrived in north-east England. -In 865 they invaded England.

3. Viking life . http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/life/index.shtml Viching houses - Wood, stone or blocks of turf . Viking clothes Rings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches. Men, women and children - Helped on the farm, milked the cows and made cheese. Adults at the age of 15 or 16. Food and feasting Big feast for weddings, funerals. Like wrestling, athletics, fencing or archery. Law and order Rules by king. - Laws for criminals by assembly. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/life/life3.shtml

4. Viking beliefs . The Norse myths -Many different gods. - Adventures with the gods and giants. Norse gods and goddesses -Frey, Thor, Loki, Freyja, Odin. The Vikings and Christianity -Old religion at the same time. -Colours such as blue, yellow and white. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/beliefs/index.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/beliefs/beliefs2.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/beliefs/beliefs3.shtml

5. Travel, trade and exploration Viking ships - Strong, lightweight and beautifully. -Wood Trading - Such as silver, silk, spices, wine, jewellery, glass and pottery . Discovering new lands - Brave sailors and explorers . - The Faeroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland.

6. What happened to the Vikings ? The end of the Viking age -Many conflicts and battles with English . What the Vikings left behind Archaeological remains -Houses, burial sites, treasure hoards, stone sculpture and writing carved in 'runes'. Language -'husband', 'egg', 'law', 'knife' and 'window‘ . -Thursday is 'Thor's Day‘. Place names -Ending in -by, -thorpe, or –ay. Stories - Many stories about real people