Europe Before 1066 Flashcards
Where did Vikings come from?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
What were Vikings?
Skilled sailors
Why did Vikings travel far distances?
Scarce resources in homeland
What did Viking inheritance mean?
Man’s land was divided between all sons
What did the Viking inheritance lead to?
Holdings got smaller and smaller, always looking for new places to settle
Where did Vikings settle?
England, Ireland, Normandy
Who ruled Normandy in the 11th century?
A duke
Where did the Norman’s descend from?
Vikings(Norsemen)
When did Norsemen settle in Normandy?
911
How long was the transition from Norsemen to Norman’s?
Gradual
Why did Norsemen settle in Normandy?
Wealth of natural resources
What had the Norman’s established?
Settled, wealthy community
What were Norman’s constantly trying to do?
Expand their territory
Who did the Norman’s dispute with?
French neighbours
What did the Norman’s dispute with the French lead to for the Norman’s?
Warlike people, strong military cultures
