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Vikings were great explorers because of their innovations in shipbuilding. They built long ships that were sleek and fast. The dragon-headed long ships that the Vikings built could hold large troops and travel quickly through open ocean.
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Who was The earliest European sailors to arrive in the America in 986?
I think they were the Vikings
Where the vikings ruthless?
The vikings are considered ruthless dirty cut throat pirates but they did have a good life away from that they would usually raid for sport
The Vikings were talented sailors Why was this fact important to the history of Europe?
Vikings' sailing skills created fear among Europeans, which contributed to the rise of feudal society. Hope this helps
where vikings nothing but vicious barbaric raiders?
This was the common European Conception of Vikings for many years, but it came from the people who experienced the most conflict with the Vikings. In actuality they had a very rich culture, and while they were very good at raiding, there were many Vikings that were farmers, blacksmiths, seamen, and others. The have also contributed the discovery of the New World nearly 500 years before Colombus and they were highly accomplished sailors.
Which of these sailors landed in North America centuries before Columbus set sail?
the vikings were the first to step foot on America before Columbus. then the first nations heard the vikings were staying so battle broke and the vikings left and never came back. in 1962 archaeologists found evidence of vikings
The were great sailors and raiders from northern Europe?
The Norsemen or Vikings fit that description.
How did sailors of the middle ages sail from Europe to iceland and feel safe?
Actually, it was the Vikings who did this and they were very good sailors. They knew what they were doing and I don't think they gave it a second thought.
Where was Eric the red comisiond?
Vikings were not commissioned sailors.
What skills did the Vikings have that other sailors of the time did not have?
Balancing
As well as being excellent sailors and explorers the Vikings were also excellent .?
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
As well as being excellent sailors and explorers the Vikings were also excellent?
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
Who was The earliest European sailors to arrive in the America in 986?
I think they were the Vikings
Should the vikings be considered the good guys or the bad guys in history?
both
How did vikings survive in the sea?
They would have sailors which could mend a broken sail
Where the vikings ruthless?
The vikings are considered ruthless dirty cut throat pirates but they did have a good life away from that they would usually raid for sport
Why did Leif Eriksson start to sail?
He was a Viking, just like his father. All Vikings were sailors.
Who were the first sailors to travel around the earth?
no one knows for sure, but most likly it was the vikings
