The Norse Flashcards
0
Q
When did most of the Norse migration happen? And why? From where?
A
800-1000
Over population
Scandinavia mostly Norway
1
Q
When did the Norse start migrating?
A
The 8th century
2
Q
When did Eric the Red find Greenland?
A
982
3
Q
What is a Knarr?
A
Sea-worthy vessel used to transport cargo, small enough to row yet used a sail. Made in Europe then imported to Greenland
4
Q
How did the Norse support themselves?
A
Livestock farming and trading
5
Q
When and who first came upon the Americas? When did the Norse explorers come to America?
A
Bjarni in 968
1000
6
Q
Why didn’t the Norse settle int he Americas?
A
They where outnumbers by the natives and didn’t have superior weapons
