Vikings society Flashcards
In an ordeal, how did they decided whether someone was innocent ?
If their wound healed quickly and well
How were thieves punished ?
Had to run between two lines of people throwing stones
Which was another kind of punishment ?
Banishment
What was a ‘ thing ‘ ?
An assembly of Vikings where they would discuss community decisions
How did a king or chiara in gain and keep the allegiance of his warriors?
Winning battles and successful raids
What is the most important thing to a viking ?
Honor
Who was not allowed the attended a thing ?
Women
Who were the jarls ?
Landowners
For most crimes, what happened ?
The guilty man had to pay compensation
Who was compensation paid to ?
The family of the victim
Who were Karls ?
Free people
How did someone become a thrall ?
They were captured in battle
A crime was considered an accident if….
It was committed by a child under 15.
