12.2 Flashcards
What are the main social classes in Viking society?
Jarls, Karls, Thralls
Jarls are powerful noblemen, Karls are farmers and craftsmen, and Thralls are slaves and prisoners.
Fill in the blank: The main economic activities of the Karls included _______.
farming, trading, crafting
Karls were often involved in raids and paid taxes directly to jarls or kings.
True or False: Viking social classes were very strict and did not allow movement between them.
False
Movement between classes was possible, especially with an increase in wealth.
Describe the role of jarls in Viking society.
Powerful noblemen who supported the king and were heads of influential families
Jarls were wealthy and lived in large houses.
What were thralls in Viking society?
Slaves, prisoners of war, and criminals
Thralls had no rights and performed the hardest labor.
Fill in the blank: The title konungr in Viking society referred to a _______.
King/cheif
This title indicated leadership but did not imply the same authority as modern kings.
What was the largest social class in Viking society?
Karls
They made up the middle class and were involved in various economic activities.
How did education occur in Viking society?
Education took place at home
There were no formal schools; children learned skills from their parents.
What skills were important for boys to learn during the Viking Age?
Staying fit, ice-skating, wrestling, using swords, riding horses
These skills were necessary for participating in raids.
What was a common responsibility of Viking women when their men went raiding?
Managing the home,taking care of slaves/children and taking care of farm chores
Women had to maintain the household and tend to animals during these times.
True or False: Viking women had no rights to choose their husbands or own land.
False
Viking women could choose husbands, divorce, and buy land, which was unusual for the time.
