Checking for Understanding: The Viking Age

Grade your teacher! Here is your chance. I'm checking for understanding and also your feedback on my presentation skills.

The short answer questions aim to check your knowledge. The ranking questions are where you assess me.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Which three countries did the majority of Vikings come from?


  1. Which year did the Viking raid on Lindisfarne take place?


  1. What was special about the Lindisfarne raid?


  1. In hierarchical order, what were the names for the 3 different types of people that made up Viking society?


  1. Why were the Viking longships effective for raids?


  1. What is the name of the Norse god of mischief and trouble?


  1. What was the name of the Norman who succeeded at the Battle of Hastings?


  1. In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?


  1. Historical Research: Tick all that apply*
    Speculates as to Viking’s reason or motivations to act in that event
    Describes the lasting impact of the event/lifestyle beyond that day
    Identifies key events/individuals/targets to provide examples or illustrate a point
    Includes basic factual information to answer essential questions.
    No information about the topic is presented.


  1. Presentation: Tick all that apply*
    A range of presentation aides are used and may include images, maps, videos, diagrams and models
    Selection of information and images is clear, balanced and helps understanding.
    The sequence of the presentation of ideas is planned with written and visual supports.
    No information about the topic is presented.


  1. Expression: Tick all that apply
    The speaker communicates with the audience and adapts the presentation based on verbal and non-verbal responses.
    The speaker makes frequent eye contact with the audience.
    The presentation is based on notes.
    No information about the topic is presented.





Melanie Henry