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The Siege of Paris Word Scramble

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The Siege of Paris (885-886) was a significant event in history that tested the resilience and strength of the city against invaders.

  • Paris was besieged by the Viking warlord Ragnar Lothbrok.
  • The siege lasted for over a year, with the Parisians enduring starvation and hardship.
  • The Frankish King Charles the Fat eventually paid a ransom to end the siege.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Siege
The Siege of Paris refers to the military blockade of Paris by Viking forces.
Paris
The capital city of France, which was under siege during the years 885-886.
Viking
The Viking raiders who besieged Paris during the years 885-886.
Blockade
A military tactic of surrounding and isolating a city or fortress to cut off supplies and reinforcements.
Fortress
A heavily fortified structure, such as the walls of Paris, which were defended during the siege.
Defend
To protect against attack or invasion, the defenders of Paris fought to resist the Viking siege.
Raiders
The Viking raiders were known for their swift and surprise attacks on coastal cities and settlements.
Supplies
Food, water, and other resources needed for survival, which became scarce inside Paris during the siege.

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