Vikings Flashcards
1
Q
what is the vikings reputation?
A
they were mercilessly destructive
2
Q
how much was the viking getting pay?
A
300 kilograms of gold and 15000 kilograms of silver
3
Q
what most viking were?
A
farms and fishers
4
Q
why was viking society not so great?
A
viking landowners almost always owned slaves called thralls they can be kill anytime
5
Q
what were vikings skilled at?
A
woodworks, smith, and artwork
6
Q
what where the vikings history and legends called?
A
skalds
7
Q
why did the viking age end?
A
the monarchs grew stronger and learned how to deal with their northern enemies
8
Q
Where did came from
A
Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
9
Q
What is a thing
A
Where free Viking met regularly to discuss law, government, and their leader