Vikings

By: Michaela MacArthur

How did Vikings become? Vikings came just by their feats, such as the discovery of North America, have amazed. Viking leaders managed to take control over many European provinces and became the originators of a few European monarchical dynasties. Indeed, it is almost impossible to find any North European country that has escaped the Viking influence.

What was there way of life though?There was no shelter on the ships. At night Vikings might pull their ships up on land. They could take the sail down and lay it across the boat to make a sort of tent which they could sleep under. They might even pitch tents on shore. The tents were made of wool. If the crew were far out to sea they would have had to sleep on the deck. They would have kept warm under blankets or two-man sleeping bags made of animal skin.Food would have been dried or salted meat or fish. Food could only be cooked if the sailors were able to land. If they were at sea, all food would have been cold, for the Vikings did not want to risk setting the ship alight by lighting a fire. For drink, there would have been water and beer or sour milk.The hardship of life on board, especially in rough seas, meant that Vikings did not make voyages in winter time, but waited until the spring.

How would one Viking like to die?

All Vikings would want to die with a sword. Also a Viking would want a funeral with him on a boat, no not just any boat a Viking boat, and light the boat on fire!

What type of armor Vikings have? Well you ask what types of armor? Well there is many types of armor they would wear! Probably the main armor they would have used was a shield. I would say this because it is a protection armor. Also head gear. I would also say this because it will protect there head.

Well say Good Bye, for now!