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What were major differences between the Viking and Magyar invasions of Europe?
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Another name for Hungarian?
Magyar. Magyar is the Hungarian word meaning "Hungarian."
How did Europe's geography affect the Viking Magyar and Muslim invasion?
All of these invasions occurred due to very different aspects of Europe's geography and each of these invaders was well suited to this type of invasion.Vikings: The Vikings were a sea-faring people who only looted and plundered towns on the European mainland (as opposed to annexing them or proclaiming over them). They were helped by the short distances between the Scandinavian Peninsula and the Germanic regions. Additionally, the proliferation of fishes along the long coast of Germanic regions prompted many villages to be built along the water's edge. This made the pillaging far easier since Vikings no longer had to penetrate miles of unknown forests to acquire wealth.Magyar: The Magyar were known for their skills as light cavalry, which means that they are most effective on plains or relatively flat land away from city walls and mountains. The area that the Magyar invaded, Imperial Hungary, is just such a "flat-land" between the Carpathians, the Alps, and the Transylvanian Mountains. The geography of this region made their control of it relatively easy and this is why their empire roughly mirrored the topographical map for many centuries.Muslim: As concerns Muslims, there are two Muslim invasions of Europe.Muslim-Amazigh: While the Amazigh (also known as Berbers or Moors) were terrible at sea-faring (which would have made the Straits of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco a difficult crossing), they had an invitation and protection from the Visigothic pretender to the throne, Akhila, to support his claim against King Roderic. Many of the leaders of King Roderic's army were opposed to his rule and therefor provided little resistance to this army which had experience on long-distance conquest.Muslim-Ottoman: The Bosporus and the walls of Constantinople made it so that the Byzantine Empire in that city was able to hold out for nearly a hundred years after the Ottoman Empire had encircled them in Southern Europe. Outside of Constantinople, geography was less important than the modern warfare techniques that the Ottoman used against the Europeans.
What is the national origin of the last name 'Orszag'?
hello! my wife is Hungarian-American and our 3 kids are bilingual; as such I have picked up a bit of Magyar (Hungarian) myself over the last 11 years. The word "Orszag" in Hungarian is put at the end of a country's name to indicate "country" or "Republic" or "the land of the __"; as an example the country of Hungary spoken in Hungarian is "Magyar-orszag": "the land of the Magyars/Hungarians". The USA would be "America-orszag": the land of the Americans. etc etc. also, as I am told over and over again by my wife & in laws, the SZ in a word will always indicate a Hungarian/Magyar word. SO... the word ORSZAG is of Hungarian orgin. bye: richard8000milesaway@hotmail.com
What ethnicity is the surname Meszaros?
Meszaros is an ethnic Hungarian name. Some have speculated that it may have an origin with the Romny (Gypsies) Meszaros means butcher in Hungarian (language also referred to as Magyar).
What was Attila the huns weapon of choice?
Attila's weapon of choice was the Magyar Composite Bow, a devastating curved bow.Attila the Hun shot this from horseback with remarkable accuracy and power.This was his signature weapon, and his skill with it was legendary.
Where in Europe are the Magyar?
The Magyar, or Hungarians, are from Hungary.
What continent is magyar located on?
Magyar is located in Europe. It was part of the Habsburg Empire.
What groups invaded Europe in the 800?
Muslim, Magyar, and Vikings invaded Europe in the 800s.
In what Eastern European country did the Magyar settle?
The Magyar settled in Hungary; which is a country in Eastern Europe.
Which invading people caused turmoil in Europe during the 800 s?
vikings magyar
Which invading peoples cause turmoil Europe during the 800's?
vikings magyar
What group invaded Europe in 800s?
Muslim, Magyar, and Vikings invaded Europe in the 800s.
Who was the invaders of Europe from Scandinavia?
viking,magyar,muslim OHH YEAHH(JERSEY SHORE)
What river did the magyars follow to attack western Europe?
I would imagine the Danube since the river flows from Magyar land (Hungary) to Western Europe.
What does Magyar Nepkoz Tarsasag mean in English?
Correct spelling is Magyar Népköztársaság, and it is Hungarian People's Republic in English. It was the official name of the Hungarian state between 1949-1989.
What three major groups invaded Europe during the middle ages?
the groups that invaded Europe in the 700s and the 800 were the Muslims armies, fierce warriors Magyar's, and the Vikings
When did László Magyar die?
László Magyar died in 1864.
