Vikings Flashcards
1
Q
Where were most vikings from
A
Norway, Scandinavia, Denmark and Sweden
2
Q
Why could they voyage to so much other countries?
A
As they were such good craftsmen with amazing shipbuilding and navigation skills
3
Q
What were the Viking’s boats called
A
Longships
4
Q
What were longships capable of
A
Crossing stormy seas and we’re still shallow enough to sail up rivers
5
Q
When did the first Viking attack take place in Ireland
A
In 795AD and the vikings focused on rich monasteries
6
Q
What happened by the mid 9th century
A
Vikings were establishing longphort camps along the water used as a raid base
7
Q
What counties were once longphorts
A
Dublin, Wexford, limerick and Waterford
