Vikings

Question 1

Reasons for Migration in Viking Times?

Answer 1

Churches and monasteries were easy targets and provided raiders with easy money and treasure.

Land and wealth- scarce in Scandinavia

England was more fertile and easier to farm

Question 2

What was the name of settlements established by the Vikings in England?

Answer 2

Danelaw

Question 3

Negatives of King Cnut?

Answer 3

First year of Cnut’s reign was violent, and many executions of potential opponents took place

Question 4

Effects of the Norman Conquest?

Answer 4

Language- French replaced English as the main language, and the Anglo-Saxon language was influenced by French
Castles and Churches- Many Cathedrals and Churches were built, and Norman Motte and Bailey castles were introduced which reshaped English War
English People- Now ruled by foreign power, basically became 2nd class citizens
Trade with Europe increased

Question 5

Impacts Vikings had on Britain?

Answer 5

Many towns and cities are founded by Vikings- impact on current day geography
Vikings brought a new language which influenced current day English
Introduced new technology