Vikings Flashcards
1
Q
When did they arrive and where from?
A
They arrived in 800 AD from Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
2
Q
How did they arrive?
A
On foot
3
Q
What did they do when they arrived?
A
Some attacked and went home, others stayed
4
Q
Where did they take over in Britain?
A
They took over much of North and East Britain -places ending in ‘-by’ and ‘-thorpe’ were named by the vikings.
5
Q
Was a viking man ever king?
A
Yes in 1016, named King Cnut
