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Where did vikings settle after viking raids?
The vikings told the europeans that they were going to Iceland. And by 'Iceland' they ment the small island by Greenland. At the time Greenland didn't have its name, so the europeans went to Greenland because the vikings described it as 'Iceland' and since Greenland is a very icy island. When they arrived, there were no vikings found. It was the other way around_the vikings went to Iceland, they must have named the smaller island Iceland to trick the europeans to go to Greenland.
What places did the vikings discover?
The Vikings were the first Europeans to reach America. Some Vikings found Greenland. Though the land was covered in ice, the Vikings wanted people to live there. So they named it Greenland. They said, "It's so green! Come here!"
Which was the biggest island in the world before the discovery of Australia by Captain Cook?
Firstly, Captain Cook did not discover Australia.Secondly, Australia is not an island. It is a continent.The biggest island in the world is and was Greenland.
Which two island did the vikings establish settlements before coming to north American?
I believe Iceland and the Faroe Islands
What countries descend from the vikings?
About six. ..They are: Norway(Norge), Sweden (Sverige), Denmark (Danmark), Finland (Suomi), Iceland (Island), and the Faroe Islands (Foroyar [pronounced "Fuh-ro-yar"]).
Where did vikings settle after viking raids?
The vikings told the europeans that they were going to Iceland. And by 'Iceland' they ment the small island by Greenland. At the time Greenland didn't have its name, so the europeans went to Greenland because the vikings described it as 'Iceland' and since Greenland is a very icy island. When they arrived, there were no vikings found. It was the other way around_the vikings went to Iceland, they must have named the smaller island Iceland to trick the europeans to go to Greenland.
Why did the Vikings not go beyond Baffin Island?
The Vikings did not go north of Baffin Island because the ocean was frozen. They could not get through the ice. Instead, they established settlements on Greenland and North America.
What places did the vikings discover?
The Vikings were the first Europeans to reach America. Some Vikings found Greenland. Though the land was covered in ice, the Vikings wanted people to live there. So they named it Greenland. They said, "It's so green! Come here!"
How did Greenland form?
well Greenland was the first island open it was realy opened first if you go there. there is vikings but not like the football players of vikings the real vikings im talking about.you should know where is Greenland close to Canada its cool so yeah.ill show you how its made man.vikings were searching for a island they searched and searched and they said look an island. they went there and they called it Greenland.its made out of ice the vikings were hiding place so know one know's where is it.so this how its made.first, it was the first island grown.second,all the states came out and than the vikings were the first to come in the 50 states.thrid,they saw another island they called it markland. prince and the king and all the vikings lived there. there was a scary monster they saw it came in and riped all the vikings body but the king and prince killed the monster. very cool so its really real when you go to Greenland bye.
Why is Greenland an island and not a country?
Greenland is surrounded by the oceans ..so it is an island.
Why is Greenland the largest island and not Denmark?
The size of an island is not determined by the total area ruled by a government. Greenland is the second-largest island (after Australia) and the largest not designated as a separate continent. Denmark, a European country north of Germany, has sovereignty over Greenland dating to its colonization beginning in 1605, and even earlier exploration by the Vikings. The natives of Greenland are Thules from Alaska, who migrated across Canada in the 13th and 14th century.
What is the island east of Greenland?
Baffin Island is probably the largest near Greenland.
What hemisphere has Greenland island?
Greenland is in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the largest island that is owned by Denmark?
Greenland
What large island is northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland?
Greenland.
Cuba is an island just south of Florida. Greenland is an island northeast of Canada. What differences do they have?
Greenland is cold, Cuba is hot. Greenland is a democracy, Cuba is not. Greenland has good relations with the USA, Cuba does not. Greenland occupies a much larger island than Cuba.
What is the rank in size of the island of Greenland?
822706 square miles is the rank in size of the island in Greenland
