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Longships



The Vikings probably travelled further on their sea-faring voyages than any other ancient civilization that we
know, journeying to many lands to settle, plunder or trade.
The Vikings were the first European people to build ships with _____. The ships were normally built outside
and usually close to the shore by specialist carpenters called shipwright. Viking ships were the first to have a
_____, which helped them to sail very fast through water and made them strong even in rough weather. The
ships were measured by the number of _____ they had. The ______ of a Viking ship was elaborately carved usually with the head of
a dragon or another animal. Viking longships were also known as Dragon ships. The Vikings could navigate by watching the ______
and the ______ and using familiar landmarks such as islands and mountains. They also looked out for birds found in different places
at different times of the year.

Trading

The Vikings depended on sea transport for their voyages. We know that the Vikings were good sailors as they managed to sail great
distances across the Atlantic, even reaching America. They also sailed to England, Ireland and other lands.
The most common type of ship used for these short sea-trading voyages was called a knorr. They were 15 metres long and 3.5
metres wide, could carry about 40 men and were made of _____. Heavy cargoes, especially animals or furs were stored in the
middle of the ship. This made it very stable. The large ______would make the ship go faster and at night could be made into a tent
to provide shelter The ship could also be rowed with _____ which were pushed through special holes in the side of the ship. The
Vikings would take timber from the forest, _____, _________ and ivory, weapons and tools made from ____ , ore, ______ and carts
on their journeys, trading them for food, spices and _______.


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Longships



The Vikings probably travelled further on their sea-faring voyages than any other ancient civilization that we
know, journeying to many lands to settle, plunder or trade.
The Vikings were the first European people to build ships with _____. The ships were normally built outside
and usually close to the shore by specialist carpenters called shipwright. Viking ships were the first to have a
_____, which helped them to sail very fast through water and made them strong even in rough weather. The
ships were measured by the number of _____ they had. The ______ of a Viking ship was elaborately carved usually with the head of
a dragon or another animal. Viking longships were also known as Dragon ships. The Vikings could navigate by watching the ______
and the ______ and using familiar landmarks such as islands and mountains. They also looked out for birds found in different places
at different times of the year.

Trading

The Vikings depended on sea transport for their voyages. We know that the Vikings were good sailors as they managed to sail great
distances across the Atlantic, even reaching America. They also sailed to England, Ireland and other lands.
The most common type of ship used for these short sea-trading voyages was called a knorr. They were 15 metres long and 3.5
metres wide, could carry about 40 men and were made of _____. Heavy cargoes, especially animals or furs were stored in the
middle of the ship. This made it very stable. The large ______would make the ship go faster and at night could be made into a tent
to provide shelter The ship could also be rowed with _____ which were pushed through special holes in the side of the ship. The
Vikings would take timber from the forest, _____, _________ and ivory, weapons and tools made from ____ , ore, ______ and carts
on their journeys, trading them for food, spices and _______.

Sails, oars, prow, stars, sun, keel
sails, jewelry ,wine , furs, walrus, iron, slaves, oak
Sails, oars, prow, stars, sun, keel
sails, jewelry ,wine , furs, walrus, iron, slaves, oak