Norman Influence and Viking Expansion

Norman Influence and Viking Expansion

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Interactive Video

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History, Geography, Social Studies

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the historical connection between the Vikings and the Crusades, detailing how the Vikings, originally from Scandinavia, expanded through trade and conquest across Europe. It highlights their influence in forming Normandy and their subsequent impact in Italy and Spain. The narrative sets the stage for the Crusades, showing how these events were precursors to the larger conflicts that followed.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec β€’ 1 pt

What was the primary reason the Vikings began exploring alternative means of survival?

Their land was not suitable for agriculture.

They were seeking new trading partners.

They wanted to expand their empire.

They were fleeing from invaders.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which region did the Eastern Vikings, particularly the Swedes, reach through their trade routes?

China

India

Persia

Egypt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec β€’ 1 pt

What was one of the outcomes of the Western Vikings' raids in Europe?

They formed an alliance with the French.

They conquered parts of England.

They established a colony in Africa.

They were defeated by the Romans.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec β€’ 1 pt

What was the name given to the Vikings who settled in Northern France?

Normans

Saxons

Franks

Goths

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec β€’ 1 pt

How did the Normans adapt to ruling over French peasants?

By learning and speaking French

By enforcing German as the official language

By converting to Christianity

By adopting Roman laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which area did the Normans expand into after establishing themselves in Northern France?

Scotland

Eastern Europe

Southern Italy and Sicily

Northern Africa

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec β€’ 1 pt

Which city did the Normans attempt to capture but ultimately failed?

London

Constantinople

Paris

Rome

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