History Revision

Year 5
Answer the following questions
1. Explain any 4 features of a Viking long ship.
2. How do you think the Vikings might have reacted to seeing a woman
leading an army? Name the woman and write few sentences about
her.
3. How did Alfred the Great ruled? Write sentences about his
achievements.
4. How Viking houses are different from the modern houses. Write 2
differences.

Short answer

1. Where were the Vikings from? ___________________________

2. What were the Vikings more known for?
_______________________________
3. Which kingdom was split into two? ________________________
4. What products Vikings traded? ______________________________
Read the following passage and answer the questions

1. Why do you think a treaty was agreed?

2. Write a letter from Alfred the Great to Guthrum, asking for a treaty and
explaining why you think one is needed.