12.7 Flashcards
`What significant change occurred in Viking society in the late eighth century CE?
Vikings transitioned from being known as honest traders to feared raiders.
What were Viking raids often timed to do?
Catch victims by surprise, typically just before dawn.
What term describes the quick nature of Viking raids?
Lightning raids.
What was a key part of the terror inflicted on victims during Viking raids?
Vikings continued to trade normally, making it hard to discern their intentions.
What is one possible reason for the Viking raids according to historians?
Survival due to harsh living conditions and limited farming land.
Fill in the blank: The growing population in Viking homelands increased pressure on _______.
coastal farming land.
What local knowledge aided Vikings in planning their raids?
Experience from years of trade and reports from Viking merchants.
What advanced skills contributed to the viability of Viking raids?
Shipbuilding abilities and navigational skills.
What motivated some Vikings to raid for honour and glory?
The importance of reputation and redemption for dishonoured Vikings.
True or False: Viking warriors believed they would go to Valhalla if they died in battle.
True.
How could stolen wealth from raids benefit Viking rulers?
It could be used to reward men and strengthen their support base.
What historical figure’s actions may have motivated Viking raids as acts of revenge?
Charlemagne.
Fill in the blank: Early Viking raids coincided with Charlemagne’s efforts to convert _______ to Christianity.
pagans.
What were medieval churches and monasteries attractive to Vikings?
They contained treasures like the Lindisfarne Gospels.
What happened to the original jewelled cover of the Lindisfarne Gospels?
It was lost during the Viking raid in 793 CE.
What was the impact of the limited growing season in Scandinavia on Viking society?
It increased the need for alternative sources of sustenance, such as raiding.
What may have contributed to the Vikings’ perception of weakness in surrounding regions?
Weak and divided rule in those regions.
