Votive ship

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/votive-ship

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary function?Devotional artifact offered to a church, typically by seafaring individuals
2. What is the historical context?Practice originated in the Middle Ages and was widespread across Christian Europe
3. What is a votive ship and why is it in a church?A votive ship is a tiny model of a real ship that people give to a church. It shows thanks for safe travels and asks for protection on future voyages.
4. Where are votive ships most common?They are especially common in Nordic countries like Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands. You can also find them in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain.

Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
Devotional Artifact: An object used in religious worship or prayer.
Maritime Endeavor: Activities related to the sea, including shipping, trade, and exploration.