KS2 / KS3 History: Viking Invaders and Settlers

Who visits the important places associated with the Viking invasion and settlement of Anglo-Saxon England?

• Peter Brown

• Mary Johnson

• John Smith

• Neil Oliver

Where did the Vikings launch their first raid in 793?

• York

• Repton

• London

• Lindsfarne

What significant site does Neil Oliver come across in Repton?

• A Viking fortress

• A Viking ship

• A Viking village

• A Viking market

What was found in the grave of the Repton Warrior?

• Jewelry

• Gold coins

• Extraordinary objects

• Ancient scrolls

Which city was once the capital of Danelaw?

• Dublin

• London

• York

• Edinburgh

What evidence of the Viking legacy is mentioned?

• Old maps

• Ancient buildings

• Place names and everyday words

• Historical documents

What could children list and compare with items found in the Repton Warrior’s grave?

• Objects important to them

• Their family members

• Their favorite books

• Their daily routines

What should children highlight on a local or regional map?

• Forests

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Viking place names

How do the Vikings still influence us today?

• Through language

• Through architecture

• Through food

• Through clothing

What is Neil Oliver's profession?

• Biologist

• Geographer

• Historian

• Archaeologist