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Because they like the ocean and they like trading

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What do the vikings travel by?

sea


Why did the vikings travel on sea and not travel by land?

The Vikings were able to trade and raid easily (as well as expand) their reach due to economic and military weaknesses in neighboring countries, and due to the unprofitability of old trade routes in that period.


Did the Vikings travel to the Mediterranean Sea?

Yes.


What oceans did the vikings travel across?

The North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.


How far did the vikings travel for raids?

all the european coasts, and the black sea


How did sea travel and trade shape the Aegean civilization?

Sea Travel and trade shape the Augean Civilization because of its' location.


Did egyptians travel using the red sea?

yes, they used the red sea to travel and trade with other countries.


Did the vikings travel to Greenland and iceland using the Norwegian Sea in 850 ad plus?

yes but no as well


How did Vikings get to constantinople?

Generally speaking, Constantinople was not a likely place for Vikings to travel to. If any peoples from Northern Europe wished to travel there, it would require a voyage south to the Straits of Gibraltar and sail eastward in the Mediterranean Sea. After reaching the Aegean Sea, it would require a land trip to reach Constantinople.


Who were the fierce sea warriors that came from Demark and Norway?

The sea warriors from northern Europe were called vikings.


What did the Vikings load on their boats to trade?

I can only guess what the Vikings had in their survival kit. Besides food and water, they would have their battle axe and spears and their armor. AT sea they would have the sun stone for navigation.


What role did the Mediterranean sea play in the roman trade?

The Mediterranean Sea was a vital trade route for the Romans. Most goods arrived in Rome from the sea as transporting by sea was much cheaper and quicker than land travel.