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Why did the Vikings raid?

Vikings raided settlements to steal their money and resources, as well as kidnap people for slavery.================Slavery wasn't as common as people think. They raided for trade goods. Viking expeditions were primarily for trade. If they should have come across an easy target, they would take advantage.


Is viking a propper noun?

"Viking" can be a proper noun when it refers specifically to the Norse people who raided and settled in parts of Europe during the Viking Age. In this context, it is capitalized. However, when used as a common noun to describe someone who embodies characteristics associated with Vikings or to refer to general Norse culture, it is not capitalized.


What area of Europe did the Vikings raid?

vikings raided Britain,Ireland, and other parts of western Europe


Where did vikings live in Denmark?

The Vikings lived in all of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Vikings raided and conquered parts of France and Great Britain from Denmark.


What consequences did Leif Erikson have?

If all Viking raids into territories outside of Scandinavia are taken into account, completeley exluding the the Swedish Viking's ventures to the east, the Vikings raided current day France three times for every time they raided the British isles. The consequences were dire, because no-one could stand up to them. They took what they wanted, being neither good nor bad, and as a consequence we had our first European Union 1000 years ago. Not ruled by Vikings, but ensured by Vikings.

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Is viking a proper noun?

Yes, "Viking" is a proper noun. It refers to a Norse seafarer or pirate who raided and traded across Europe during the Viking Age (8th to 11th centuries).


Why did the Vikings raid?

Vikings raided settlements to steal their money and resources, as well as kidnap people for slavery.================Slavery wasn't as common as people think. They raided for trade goods. Viking expeditions were primarily for trade. If they should have come across an easy target, they would take advantage.


Is viking a propper noun?

"Viking" can be a proper noun when it refers specifically to the Norse people who raided and settled in parts of Europe during the Viking Age. In this context, it is capitalized. However, when used as a common noun to describe someone who embodies characteristics associated with Vikings or to refer to general Norse culture, it is not capitalized.


What area of Europe did the Vikings raid?

vikings raided Britain,Ireland, and other parts of western Europe


Where did vikings live in Denmark?

The Vikings lived in all of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Vikings raided and conquered parts of France and Great Britain from Denmark.


Why do we not remember the viking contributions to exploration?

Actually we do remember them. History books report on their landings and colonies plus how they raided the coastlines of the UK. Today towns and streets still have the names given them by Vikings. They are not forgotten.


Who raided Ghana?

The Askumites raided Ghana.


What consequences did Leif Erikson have?

If all Viking raids into territories outside of Scandinavia are taken into account, completeley exluding the the Swedish Viking's ventures to the east, the Vikings raided current day France three times for every time they raided the British isles. The consequences were dire, because no-one could stand up to them. They took what they wanted, being neither good nor bad, and as a consequence we had our first European Union 1000 years ago. Not ruled by Vikings, but ensured by Vikings.


WHERE CAN you BUY A VIKING GAS STOVE IN THE Melbourne AREA?

It looks like you have a few choices for finding a Viking Gas stove in the Melbourne area. One choice would be at John's appliance city. Also try the Viking showroom in Miami or West Palm Beach.


Why did viking raid Europe?

The Vikings lived in a harsh climate, and at first they were able to survive on fishing, farming and trading alone, but when their population increased, the Vikings raided other lands in order to gain land and possessions.


Is tesco clubcard a highly used card?

It is a rewards card in the Britian area that has many users that are members to receive their club cards rewards. It was popular in the area and spread out to several other countries in the area as well.


What artifacts did leif erikson find?

He was a Viking so he would have raided churches and other places in the British Isles. Gold crosses, silver plates, gold/silver jewelry, coins, gold/silver religious items.