Scandinavian Origins

Students read an informational passage about early Sweden, the Vikings, and how geography influenced settlement patterns and daily life. The text highlights forests, coastlines, islands, and the Baltic Sea, explaining how these features supported exploration, fishing, trade, and community growth. After reading, students answer five comprehension and analysis questions that require complete-sentence responses with evidence from the passage. The activity builds historical understanding of early Scandinavian societies while developing informational reading skills. It encourages learners to connect geography with culture, economy, and early societal development.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Early Civilizations and Medieval Europe

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Evidence and Explanation

Social Studies – Human-Environment Interaction

Critical Thinking – Analyzing Historical and Geographical Context

This worksheet is part of our Sweden Worksheets collection.