CLIP 462
Where did the Vikings come from?
Key Info
- Where did the Vikings come from?
- Duration: 00:45
- The Vikings were skilled sailors and shipbuilders, who sailed to many parts of the world. A map shows the route they took from Scandinavia to Russia and Scotland. Scotland was a journey of one or two days' from Norway, often in rough and stormy seas. This clip has subtitles available in Flash.
- Subject:
History
Topic:Vikings
- Keywords: Scandinavia, Russia, Norway, Scotland, distant, skilled, landed, Vikings, route, sailors, sailor, boat, ship, storms, map, shipbuilders, history, subtitled
Ideas for use in class
- Use this clip to map the routes the Vikings took sailing from Scandinavia to Russia and Scotland. Map the areas in Scotland where the Vikings landed.
Background details
- Clip language : English
- Aspect ratio : 16x9
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