The Viking Age: Seafaring and Settlement – Reading Comprehension Resource | Questions & Activities

Dive into the dramatic world of the Vikings with this engaging reading comprehension resource! Designed for grades 5–9, this ready-to-use material explores the Norse explorers as more than just raiders revealing their roles as traders, settlers, skilled sailors, and storytellers.

Resource Contents

Informative reading passage on Viking ships, society, and legacy

Ten multiple-choice questions to check understanding

Five open-ended WH questions to build writing and analysis skills

Full answer key for quick and easy grading

Quick-assessment rubric for teacher use

Print-ready PDF format

Educational Benefits

Zero prep ready to print and teach

Meets Common Core standards for Reading and Social Studies

Develops comprehension, inference, and written response skills

Works for whole-class, group, or independent learning

Accessible for a wide range of student abilities

Ideal For

World history units on medieval Europe or exploration

ELA classes focusing on nonfiction comprehension

Interdisciplinary and home school settings

Enrichment or supplementary activities

Key Topics

Viking ships: design, uses, and navigation

Viking society: laws, gender roles, and daily life

Trade, exploration, and settlement beyond Scandinavia

Cultural legacy and lasting influence

This resource helps students see the Vikings in a new light ,not only as fierce warriors but also as innovative builders, traders, and explorers whose impact is still felt today.

File Format
Printable PDF – compatible with all devices and easy to use in any classroom