Scotland And Islands Flashcards
When was the settlement made in Shetland and Orkney
800
What religion did Viking follow
Pagan beliefs
What had vikings become by 100
Christians
What had some graves show a mixture of
Pagan and christian beliefs ,moving to new religion
Where were the settlements in Scotland
All beside the sea ,ships provided a link to other islands and back to Norway
Why were the settlements in Scotland
Fresh water good land that supported farming
What type of settlements were taking over
Small but well established settlements were taking over
What does the evidence from the rubbish pits millions tell us viKings continued to do
To trade widely
What does the evidence on Isle of Man prove the Vikings do
Gradual move to Christianity
Who already inhabited the region before the Vikings
Picts
What did most historians disagree about the Picts
Completely wiped thier settlements along side them
Which islands were completely dominated by the Picts
The shetlands of orkneys
When did people of these speak born until
18century
Who ruled the settlements first
Local chiefs ruled different settlements
What was set up by the king of Norway in 1000
Earldown of Orkney that carved the shetlands and Orkney
