1.1. Who were the Vikings? Flashcards
Why were the Vikings excellent boat builders and navigators?
The Scandinavian countries contain many rivers and lakes and are bordered by seas. Surrounded by all this water, the Vikings became excellent boat builders and navigators,
Why did the Vikings start exploring the world?
By the end of the 8th century CE, Scandinavia was becoming very overcrowded. There was not enough good farm land for everyone to have their own farm. So, they travelled to other countries to start new farms or to steal treasure.
What were the Vikings skilled at?
The Vikings were not just fierce warriors. They were also skilled fishermen, farmers, and craftspeople.
What were the Vikings skilled at?
The Vikings were not just fierce warriors. They were also skilled fishermen, farmers, and craftspeople.
What did gangs of Vikings attack?
Gangs of Vikings attacked towns and villages near the coast or next to rivers.
What did the Vikings steal from the towns and villages?
They stole anything of value they could find such as gold, jewels, books, food, cattle, clothes, and tools.
Where did the Vikings settle?
They set up villages and farms in places such as Britain and France. Viking explorers started new settlements in Iceland, Greenland, and Russia.
Where did the Viking explorers reach in about 1000 CE?
Viking explorers were the first Europeans to reach North America, in about 1000 CE.
Where did the vikings travel 500 years before Europeans have reached?
Vikings travelled to North America nearly 500 years before Europeans reached this continent again.
