Discuss as a class
How do these misconceptions develop and evolve? What contributes? Who is responsible?
What impact do misconceptions like these have on the study of History?
How do we determine what is true and what is not?
Create a mindmap in your books
Write down words, phrases, etc. that comes to your mind when you think about the Vikings.
Discuss as a class and copy down any responses that you didn't have
Copy and complete the following table into your books
How did Viking culture and mythology create a civilization capable of such great exploration
What do we know about the Vikings and how do we know it?
What was the impact of the Viking civilisations on the world today?
What Viking characters embody the essence of the Viking culture?