An engaging educational infographic about Vikings, covering their history, culture, and roles as warriors, explorers, and farmers, with a word bank and interactive elements.

Here is the completed solution for the “Who Were the Vikings?” worksheet, with each blank filled using the correct word from the Word Bank and an explanation for each answer.

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SCANDINAVIANS Section:

> *Vikings were people from Scandinavia from the late 8th century until the mid 11th century, a time known as the Viking age. Scandinavia is the area of Northern EUROPE which is now the countries of DENMARK, NORWAY, and SWEDEN.*

✔ Explanation:
- Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe.
- The modern countries that make up Scandinavia are Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (sometimes Finland and Iceland are included culturally, but geographically and historically, these three are core).

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WARRIORS Section:

> *During raids, Vikings were fierce WARRIORS. They were feared all over Europe for their quick and brutal attacks. Viking men went on RAIDS hoping they would return with rich plunder. Warriors believed that if they fought bravely and died in battle, they would go to Asgard, the realm of the gods.*

✔ Explanation:
- Vikings were known as fierce warriors during raids.
- The act of attacking foreign lands for loot was called going on raids.

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DID YOU KNOW? Box:

> *Viking warriors did not wear HORNED helmets although horns may have been worn in rituals before the Viking age.*

✔ Explanation:
- This is a common myth — Vikings did NOT wear horned helmets in battle. The image of a horned helmet comes from 19th-century opera costumes (like Wagner’s Ring Cycle). Archaeological evidence shows they wore simple, practical helmets. “Horned” is the only word in the Word Bank that fits this well-known historical correction.

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FARMERS AND TRADESMEN Section:

> *While Vikings were known as warriors, most Vikings were FARMERS. They would only go on raids during the summer season. Vikings were also craftsmen, FISHERMEN, and traders. Viking men and woman were skilled at making what they needed, including clothing, boats, jewelry and weapons. CHILDREN learned these skills from a young age.*

✔ Explanation:
- Most Vikings were farmers — raiding was seasonal and not their main livelihood.
- Many lived near coasts or rivers, so they were also fishermen.
- Skills like farming, crafting, and trading were taught to children from a young age to prepare them for adult life.

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✔ FINAL ANSWER KEY:

SCANDINAVIANS:
- Northern EUROPE
- Countries of DENMARK, NORWAY, and SWEDEN

WARRIORS:
- Fierce WARRIORS
- Went on RAIDS

DID YOU KNOW?
- Did not wear HORNED helmets

FARMERS AND TRADESMEN:
- Most Vikings were FARMERS
- Also FISHERMEN
- CHILDREN learned these skills

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All blanks are now correctly filled using words from the Word Bank. This activity helps reinforce key facts about Viking society — they weren’t just warriors; they were farmers, explorers, traders, and families who passed down skills through generations.