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The word "settlement" is used in the passage. The suffix "-ment" means the act of. What word means the act of governing?
government
The Vikings were skilled mariners. If a mariner is someone who works on the seas, and a marine animal is one that lives in the ocean, what does marine mean?
Related to the water;ocean
What two continents are mentioned in the passage?
Europe, North America
In the passage, the ships are described as "striking" and "majestic." What do you think striking means in this passage?
Visually interesting, boldly striped
Why did the Vikings not stay in Labrador?
The original settlers drove them away.
When Vikings made their way to Labrador, they established settlements. What do you think settlement means?
A town, village
The Vikings traveled without the benefit of a compass. What is a benefit?
advantage
The daring Viking sailors took many risks. What do you think daring means?
Bold, willing to take risks; courageous
Vikings gained many treasures by attacking and ____________?
Plundering
Where did Leif Ericson live?
Greenland
What evidence was given to demonstrate that Vikings were amazing sailors?
They traveled without a map or compass.
Historians believe the people who lived in Labrador drove them away. Who are historians?
People who study history; history experts
Why did the Vikings attack towns along the coast?
Because they were easier to reach by ship.
Why did the vikings travel so much?
They could not find the resources they needed at home.
Describe viking ships
Large, large square sail, bright colors.
Why do you think the passage says that Vikings are feared?
They attacked towns, stealing their food and supplies.
Around what year did Vikings start attacking other towns?
700 AD
Where do viking ancestors live now?
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
Vikings did not have maps, so they calculated location using the sun and stars. What does calculated mean?
Determine; figured out