When did the viking civilization begin?

Answer 1

One was considered a viking in Scandinavia during the Dark Ages if one went out on sea-raids abroad and that is how you became a viking. But all scandinavian men at the time were well trained in weoponry and warcraft.

Answer 2

The viking age started on June 8th, 793 Common Era, when the Christian abbey on Lindisfarne was sacked by Heathen (Pagan) Norsemen. The attack was not religious in nature, simply attempting to get slaves and the great unguarded wealth that churches would accumulate.

Answer 3

The period of viking raiding began in the 8th century, and ended in the 12th century's the monks true while the vikings made boats and ships to worn of enemy's

Answer 4

The Vikings originated from Denmark, Norway and Sweden and were in existence from AD 700 to 1100. Some Vikings stole treasure and others settled as farmers, craftsmen and traders.

Answer 5

they started in aproxamentaly 170b.c.