Y5 - Struggle for the Kingdom of Britain Vocabulary Flashcards
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Raid
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A fast, surprise attack on an enemy
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Plunder
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Steal goods from a place or person
3
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Pagan
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Someone with religious beliefs that are not a main world religion
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Ritual
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A ceremony where actions are performed
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Kingdom
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A country or area ruled by a king or queen
6
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Convert
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Change someone’s beliefs
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Scandinavia
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A group of countries in Northern Europe)
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Danelaw
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The area of England that laws of the Danes dominated
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Lindesfarne
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An island o the northeast of England
10
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Danegeld
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A land tax used to protect against Danish invaders
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Treaty
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A formal agreement between countries or areas
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Valhalla
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A mythical hall in Asgard
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Saga
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A long, heroic story
