Vikings Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the Vikings establish kingdoms?
A
Norway, Sweden, Demark
2
Q
What are “Runes”?
A
Viking writing/alphabet
3
Q
Who were the “Berserkers”?
A
Viking warriors
4
Q
What was considered the worst Viking insult?
A
Calling them “beardless”
5
Q
Vikings were raiders and what else?
A
Traders and explorers
6
Q
Why did the Vikings attack the monasteries?
A
The monasteries have valuable treasurers and no weapons to defend themselves
7
Q
The monks referred to the Vikings as what?
A
Northmen
8
Q
What were Viking ships called?
A
long boats/ships
