CHW3M Course Culminating

Research Organiser

Your selected topic is: Viking Civilization

Geographical Influences Research

Source URL: http://vikingsbosco8.weebly.com/vikings-geography.html

Source in MLA format: “Viking’s Geography.” Vikings, vikingsbosco8.weebly.com/vikings-

geography.html. Accessed 18 June 2023.

Notes (relevant visuals) of Interest from this source:

The Vikings came from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, countries full of mountains and forests, but not much
fertile soil. The challenging living conditions and the need for better farmland led them to leave their homeland.
They found new homes in Northern Scotland and Eastern England, where the land was more fertile. Vikings
lived mainly as farmers, growing various crops and raising animals for food and clothing.
They lived in longhouses made of wood and stone, with roofs woven from straw or reeds. Over time, these
longhouses evolved to include more rooms for different purposes.

Source URL: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/scientists-raid-viking-dna-explore-

genetic-roots

Source in MLA format:

Blakemore, Erin. “Scientists Raid DNA to Explore Vikings’ Genetic Roots.” History, 3 May 2021,
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/scientists-raid-viking-dna-explore-genetic-roots.

Notes (relevant visuals) of Interest from this source:

Ancient stories show that Vikings came from different backgrounds. The idea of a pure Viking bloodline is not
true. Modern science uses DNA studies to learn more about Vikings. These studies show that Vikings were
more diverse than we thought.
Other Research Headings:

Choice 1: Technology

Source URL: https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/economy/geopolitics/the-viking-technology-that-

conquered-the-world/

Source in MLA format:

“The Viking Technology That Conquered the World.” OpenMind, 29 Oct. 2018,
www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/economy/geopolitics/the-viking-technology-that-conquered-the-
world/.

Notes of Interest from this source:

Vikings, who lived from the 8th to the 11th century, are known for their seafaring skills. They would travel from
Scandinavia to discover and plunder new lands. The secret to their success was their advanced ships and
their navigation skills. Vikings had a special kind of ship called a drakkar. These ships were light, fast, and
able to travel in shallow waters. The biggest drakkar found was 35 meters long, and under the right conditions,
it could reach speeds of up to 30km/h.

Source URL: https://www.history.com/news/6-things-we-owe-to-the-vikings

Source in MLA format:

“6 Things We Owe to the Vikings.” History.Com, www.history.com/news/6-things-we-owe-to-the-

vikings. Accessed 19 June 2023.

Notes of Interest from this source:

Vikings developed advanced shipbuilding technology, creating ships that were faster and more maneuverable.
Their sun compass, using sunstones, allowed them to navigate even in low light conditions. This technology
made Vikings the first global citizens, active on four continents simultaneously. Vikings bathed more often than
other Europeans of their time and used grooming tools like combs, tweezers, and razors. Combs made from
antlers are commonly found in Viking graves.
Choice 2: Major Events

Source URL: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/viking-timeline/

Source in MLA format:

Nikel, David, et al. “The Viking Timeline - What Happened and When?” Life in Norway, 3 Feb.
2022, www.lifeinnorway.net/viking-timeline/.

Notes of Interest from this source:

791: Viking raids begin on the British Isles, including the famous raid on Lindisfarne in 793.
830: The Oseberg ship, a significant Viking artifact, is buried.
840: Norse settlers found Dublin.
844: Vikings attempt a raid in Spain, but Muslim forces repel them.
866: Vikings establish a Kingdom in York.

Source URL: https://www.preceden.com/timelines/285656-viking-important-events-timeline

Source in MLA format:

“Viking Important Events Timeline.” Preceden, www.preceden.com/timelines/285656-viking-important-
events-timeline. Accessed 19 June 2023.

Notes of Interest from this source:

700 AD: The Viking Age begins.

793 AD: Vikings invade the northeast coast of England, including the city of Lindisfarne.
794 AD: Vikings raid Scotland and Ireland.
865 AD: Great Viking armies from Denmark invade England.
866 AD: The Danes capture York and establish their own kingdom.
Choice 3: Social Hierarchy

Source URL: https://en.natmus.dk/historical-knowledge/denmark/prehistoric-period-until-1050-ad/the-

viking-age/power-and-aristocracy/social-order-in-the-viking-age/#:~:text=Viking%20society%20was
%20divided%20into,as%20between%20men%20and%20women.

Source in MLA format:

“Social Order in the Viking Age.” National Museum of Denmark, en.natmus.dk/historical-

knowledge/denmark/prehistoric-period-until-1050-ad/the-viking-age/power-and-aristocracy/
social-order-in-the-viking-age/#:~:text=Viking%20society%20was%20divided%20into,as
%20between%20men%20and%20women. Accessed 19 June 2023.

Notes of Interest from this source:

The Vikings placed a lot of importance on honor, family ties, and where you came from. They followed certain
traditions and norms, and if anyone broke these, they could lose their honor and the respect of others. They
believed that things like bravery, cleverness, and being generous to others were ways to earn personal
honour. They also believed that your reputation after you died was very important. The Vikings thought that if
a person's honour and reputation were good, they would always be remembered.

Source URL: https://www.thoughtco.com/viking-social-structure-living-norse-world-173146

Source in MLA format:

Hirst, K. Kris. “For the Norse, Would You Be Ranked a Thrall, a Karl, or a Jarl?” ThoughtCo, 5 Feb.
2020, www.thoughtco.com/viking-social-structure-living-norse-world-173146.

Notes of Interest from this source:

There were three main groups: the enslaved, the peasants, and the elites. This system was confirmed by their
origin myth. The early leaders of the Vikings, called drotten, were warlords chosen based on their abilities
during war. These warlords had power only during wartime, and they could be killed if they accumulated too
much power. When not at war, kings were chosen from the elite class. These kings would travel around,
meeting people in special halls. These kings also faced the risk of being killed.