Sept 24 2026 Double Block! Historical Connections - Catan

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Completion of Teacher Student Meetings - Assignment 1 & Mapping

1. Introduction & Historical Connections 

Catan’s gameplay connects to the Early Middle Ages.

  • Settlement & Expansion → Viking, Frankish, Anglo-Saxon, and Celtic Societies

    • Each of these groups settled land, built villages, and expanded their influence.
    • How did geography impact their survival and success?

  • Resources → Economy & Trade in the Early Middle Ages.

    • Vikings relied on timber, iron, and fish for trade.
    • The Franks and Anglo-Saxons depended on agriculture and livestock.
    • The Celts used stone, wood, and wool for construction and survival.
    • How does Catan’s resource system mirror medieval economies?

  • Trade & Conflict → Diplomacy and Raiding

    • The Vikings were known for raids but also trade.
    • Anglo-Saxons and Franks engaged in alliances and warfare.
    • How does trading in Catan reflect real medieval trade and conflict?

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