The Vikings Flashcards
Why did the Vikings arrive?
Because the accumulation of goods and wealth attracted them
Who were the Vikings?
They were ferocious warriors spread from their lands in Scandinavia through all the oceans and seas.
What happened when the Vikings arrived in Britain?
They sacked, plundered, burned and destroyed the monasteries.
Why did the Vikings settle down in Britain?
Because they realized that life was easier there.
What didi they do to the Anglo Saxons?
They reduced them to serfs or slaves
Changes in the vocabulary of OE
Most of the words beginning with sk are from Danish origin
Most important legacy of the Vikings
They infused fresh blood and agressive force to the rather introvert and morose Anglo Saxons
Truce between Alfred, King of Wessex, and the Vikings
The Vikings would rule and live in the Danelaw, the nothern and central part of the Island, whereas the the southern part of the island would remain in the Anglo Saxons hands.
What did Alfred promote?
Education among his people
The Anglo Saxon Chronicle
A work started by Alfred that registers the events of the early history of the island
Why is Alfred known as the Great?
Because of his educational achievements and laws that would let his people live at peace
What happened after Alfreds death?
The Vikings reinitiated their wars and by 1016 all the island was under their dominion.
