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Probably the Vikings, by a slight edge. Sources say that the Vikings, or their direct ancestors inhabited Scandinavia as far back as 1000 BC so that would make their culture about 300 years before the Romans.

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How did the Vikings destroy the roman empire?

The Vikings had nothing to do with the decline of the Roman empire. They came into prominence well after the western empire had fallen. As the Vikings were also great traders in addition to their military strength, they more than likely had contact with the eastern part of the empire by way of Europe's rivers.


What impact did the Vikings have on the Roman Empire during their interactions and conflicts?

The Vikings had a significant impact on the Roman Empire during their interactions and conflicts. They raided and pillaged Roman territories, causing destruction and instability. The Vikings also contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire by weakening its defenses and economy. Their attacks forced the Romans to divert resources and attention away from other threats, ultimately contributing to the empire's downfall.


What was one advantage that the Vikings had over the Romans?

The Vikings were not around in the Roman days. They started raiding the coast of the North Sea and, the English channel and theAtlanticafter the fall of the Roman Empire


What was the interaction between the Roman Empire and the Vikings during ancient times?

The Roman Empire and the Vikings had limited direct interaction during ancient times. The Vikings were primarily active in the northern regions of Europe, while the Roman Empire was centered in the Mediterranean. However, there were some instances of contact, such as raids by Viking groups on Roman territories and trade between the two civilizations. Overall, their interactions were sporadic and not as significant as other interactions between the Romans and neighboring civilizations.


When did the vikings invade the roman empire?

The Vikings NEVER invaded Rome however the Visigoth's invaded and sacked Rome in 410 A.D.Perhaps you have the two confused.

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How did the Vikings destroy the roman empire?

The Vikings had nothing to do with the decline of the Roman empire. They came into prominence well after the western empire had fallen. As the Vikings were also great traders in addition to their military strength, they more than likely had contact with the eastern part of the empire by way of Europe's rivers.


What impact did the Vikings have on the Roman Empire during their interactions and conflicts?

The Vikings had a significant impact on the Roman Empire during their interactions and conflicts. They raided and pillaged Roman territories, causing destruction and instability. The Vikings also contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire by weakening its defenses and economy. Their attacks forced the Romans to divert resources and attention away from other threats, ultimately contributing to the empire's downfall.


What trible setteled in England after the fall of the roman empire?

The Angles, the Saxons and the Vikings.


What was one advantage that the Vikings had over the Romans?

The Vikings were not around in the Roman days. They started raiding the coast of the North Sea and, the English channel and theAtlanticafter the fall of the Roman Empire


What was the interaction between the Roman Empire and the Vikings during ancient times?

The Roman Empire and the Vikings had limited direct interaction during ancient times. The Vikings were primarily active in the northern regions of Europe, while the Roman Empire was centered in the Mediterranean. However, there were some instances of contact, such as raids by Viking groups on Roman territories and trade between the two civilizations. Overall, their interactions were sporadic and not as significant as other interactions between the Romans and neighboring civilizations.


When did the vikings invade the roman empire?

The Vikings NEVER invaded Rome however the Visigoth's invaded and sacked Rome in 410 A.D.Perhaps you have the two confused.


Are vikings Roman?

No. Vikings were Scandinavians.


Did the Vikings ever engage in combat with the Romans"?

No, the Vikings did not engage in combat with the Romans. The Roman Empire had already collapsed by the time the Viking Age began in the late 8th century.


True or false the viking age ended when the vikings were beaten by the Romans?

False. It ended long after the Roman Empire's fall.


Why did Justinian wanted his empire to be like the roman empire?

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Did the Vikings engage in battles with the Romans during their historical interactions?

No, the Vikings did not engage in battles with the Romans during their historical interactions. The Roman Empire had already collapsed by the time the Viking Age began in the late 8th century.


What country conquered the roman empire?

No country invaded the Roman Empire. Countries in the modern sense of nation- state did not exist in antiquity. The western part of the Roman Empire was invaded by various Germanic peoples: the vandals, Sueves, Alans, Burgundians and Alemanni.