collective term for the countries of northern Europe

the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings

people who move into a new area or country

how far individuals or groups of immigrants adopt the culture, customs and values of the majority of people living in their new home country

how far individuals or groups of migrants hold onto the culture, customs and values of their homeland

The Viking conquest

History

This unit will allow students to understand how English identity developed in the Medieval era which informs their understanding of how these norms were imposed during the expansion of empire. This unit will understand how networks of trade and commerce operated, giving them an understanding of the influence on the economy of empire. 

Pupils will have some understanding of the Danish Conquest from their study of the Norman unit. 

Migration: how was Britain impacted by migration in the medieval period?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

how far migrants adopt the culture of their new home country

how far migrants hold on to the culture of their homeland

Match the keywords to the correct definitions. 

Complete the sentence: The Vikings invaded England as it was a wealthy country and {{}} was overpopulated.

Where in England was first attacked by the Vikings in 793?

When did the Vikings’ Great Heathen Army decide to settle on England’s fertile lands in the north?

they carried out the St. Brice’s Day massacre

adopted the religion of the local people, Christianity

Viking coins continued to show pagan symbols

Which of the following examples show that the Vikings assimilated into English culture?

Who lived in the British Isles in the 8th century?

people who move out of a new area or country

people who remain in their area or country

Which of the following is the best definition for the keyword 'migrants'?

Which of the following is a collective term for the countries of northern Europe?

More economic and education opportunities 

Economic and education opportunities at home

Why might people want to move to another country?

Put the following events in chronological order.

Put the following time periods in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Viking conquest

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.