A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived - History, Year 4, Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?
This resource is designed to support pupils in evaluating the different roles the Vikings played in Britain—exploring evidence of their activity as fierce raiders, enterprising traders, and long-term settlers. It introduces key vocabulary including Danelaw, longboat, bias, and perspective, while outlining historical events from AD 793 to AD 1042 on a detailed timeline. Pupils examine the impact of Viking raids on places like Lindisfarne, the establishment of Viking settlements in northern and eastern England, and the political agreements that shaped Anglo-Saxon and Viking territories. The unit encourages balanced historical thinking by challenging pupils to consider multiple viewpoints about the Viking legacy.
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