Lesson Aims

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• Lesson Aims
• To discuss the types of weapons used in modern
  warfare
• To introduce weapons used by the Vikings
• Discuss how Vikings defended themselves in battle
• Discuss Viking battle formations

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VIKING WEAPONS
'Weapons were not just for battle, but also
symbols of their owners' status and wealth.'
The spear was the most common weapon for a Viking
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• The Spear
• Most popular Viking weapon
• Iron blade on a wooden shaft
• 2m 3m long
• Used to THRUST and CUT

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The Seax!
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The Axe!
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Activity

1. What was the most popular Viking weapon?
2. What weapon do you think was the most deadly, and
   why?!?
3. What length was the Viking spear?
4. What was the most expensive Viking weapon?
5. Who owned swords?

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Viking Defence
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Viking Battle Tactics
They would work into a frenzyTHEY WOULD FEEL NO
PAIN!!!! AAAARRRGH!!!!!!
Thou shall perish under my blade!!!!
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