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  4. Y5/6 (A): British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
  5. Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Where were the Viking trading routes and why was trade important?

Lesson 3: Where were the Viking trading routes and why was trade important?

Finding out about Viking trade routes and trade.

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  • Assessment – History Y5/6 (A): Vikings

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  • Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: When and why did the Vikings come to Britain?

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  • Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

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  • Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Why are there different Viking sagas explaining the same event and what does this tell us about the Vikings?

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  • Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What were the impacts of Viking raids and settlements on local communities in Britain?

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  • Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: What were the Vikings’ achievements and how did they impact the world?

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