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What is the most likely reason that the language of Iceland is similar to the Viking language?
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Where did leif ericson come from?
He was more than likely born in Iceland. His grandfather was banished from Norway and brought his son, Erik, with him to Iceland, where he grew up and met Lief's mother. Later on, Erik was banished from Iceland, and he and his sons settled Greenland.
Can you name viking place names ending in thwaite?
It's not safe to assume all place names ending in "-thorpe" have Viking origins because the word was also used by tribes from North Germany (Saxons). So there are lots of names that are thorpe but most likely not Viking but Germanic (Angle, Saxon etc) Torp was the Viking equivalent of similar Germanic words and had the same meaning of homestead. Most English placenames with both thorpe and Viking connections are on the east side of the middle and north of England because the Viking influences were most often there. The best places to look are Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Here are some arranged by county. Lincolnshire Scunthorpe is a town in Lincolnshire, England. Its name is pure Viking and derives from the Old Norse for Skuma's homestead. Skellingthorpe is similar, and is pure Viking. Others include Caythorpe. Cleethorpes is a more recent name than Vikings. Yorkshire Thorpe-le-Street is a mix of Viking and Old English. The Street part means it was built on or near to an old road, most likely Roman. Others include: Haisthorpe, Fraisthorpe, Ugthorpe, Foggathorpe (originally Fulcatorp) A good way to tell them apart from the others is to look at modern Swedish or other Scandinavian languages and get a feel for the sound of words and names, then find similar sounding words with Thorpe as placenames.
Did the vikings use gun powder?
Not likely. The Viking Era ended about 1050 AD. The first cannon used in battle was about 1260 AD. So the last Viking would have been over 200 years early for gunpowder.
Do most Finns have viking ancestors?
Answer 1No. Vikings were Scandinavians. Finns are not Scandinavians.Answer 2The Vikings constantly raided along what is now Finland, but did not settle there, so while it is less likely that Finnish People are direct descendants of the Vikings, they were so widespread and, contrary to what the first answer says, Finland is part of Scandinavia, and the Viking Influence and Blood is well spread throughout all of Scandinavia, it is likely there is at least some Viking Blood throughout Finland.
What nationality was Leif Ericson?
He was a Norse mariner born in Iceland and later moved to Greenland.
What language did people from the 1960s speak?
The same that they speak now, depending on where they live.....
When people go in viking territory are they viking enemies?
If they entered viking territory appearing to have war in mind, then they would be considered enemies. Otherwise, peaceful travelers such as trades would likely be welcomed.
A nation in which loess would likely be found today is?
Iceland
If you were to take a ferry from continental Europe to iceland what town would you most likely dock on?
You can't take a ferry from Europe to Iceland.
What geologic features are likely to be present in large numbers in Iceland?
Geysers
Which of these countries is known as the land of Ice and Fire?
The land of frost and fire refers to Iceland and likely comes from the book "Iceland: Land of Fire and Frost" by Olive Murray Chapman. It details the adventures of a woman who crossed Iceland on horseback while the terrain still lacked adequate roads.
How do you get the golden viking helmet on clubpenguin in August 2009?
most likely you dont. Sorry!
Where did leif ericson come from?
He was more than likely born in Iceland. His grandfather was banished from Norway and brought his son, Erik, with him to Iceland, where he grew up and met Lief's mother. Later on, Erik was banished from Iceland, and he and his sons settled Greenland.
Can you name viking place names ending in thwaite?
It's not safe to assume all place names ending in "-thorpe" have Viking origins because the word was also used by tribes from North Germany (Saxons). So there are lots of names that are thorpe but most likely not Viking but Germanic (Angle, Saxon etc) Torp was the Viking equivalent of similar Germanic words and had the same meaning of homestead. Most English placenames with both thorpe and Viking connections are on the east side of the middle and north of England because the Viking influences were most often there. The best places to look are Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Here are some arranged by county. Lincolnshire Scunthorpe is a town in Lincolnshire, England. Its name is pure Viking and derives from the Old Norse for Skuma's homestead. Skellingthorpe is similar, and is pure Viking. Others include Caythorpe. Cleethorpes is a more recent name than Vikings. Yorkshire Thorpe-le-Street is a mix of Viking and Old English. The Street part means it was built on or near to an old road, most likely Roman. Others include: Haisthorpe, Fraisthorpe, Ugthorpe, Foggathorpe (originally Fulcatorp) A good way to tell them apart from the others is to look at modern Swedish or other Scandinavian languages and get a feel for the sound of words and names, then find similar sounding words with Thorpe as placenames.
What are the Earth zones that are always below freezing?
most likely antarctica and iceland
What city is known for the largest geothermal heating system?
Likely as not Reykjavik, Iceland.
How do you spell phorenics?
The likely word is FORENSICS, the study of evidence and physical materials in a legal case. The word similar in spelling is "phonetics", which refers to spoken language.
