What is the Viking alphabet called?
History of people
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The Vikings lived more than
1,000 years ago. Their home
was in Scandinavia, in
northern Europe, but they
are famous for their long sea
journeys to distant lands.
The Vikings
Longships
Viking boats
were called
longships. They
were built from
wood, and were
fast and strong
enough to cover
vast distances.
The sail was made
from wool or linen.
Mast
Viking travellers
The Vikings were daring sailors and
explorers. They made fierce raids on the
countries of western Europe. They went
in search of trade and new lands to live
in – even as far away as North America.
Ropes
Atlantic
Ocean
Scandinavia
North
America
Europe
The Vikings reached
North America in about
the year 1000
CE
.
A longship carried
about 80 Vikings,
who rowed and
sailed the ship.
