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The monks weren't used to fighting, and the monasteries often had valuables like silver and gold.

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What was the lifestyle of vikings?

When they were home they lived as peasants, but when they were on a viking raid they attacked monasteries and villages and robbed them and took slaves with them home.


When was the first viking raid?

The Vikings started raiding in the mid eighth century. They started by raiding british monasteries.


Why would the vikings often raid the Franks?

Easy access using navigable rivers such as the Seine, boundless wealth, easily accessed in the many monasteries, and ultimately land.


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


What targets did the vikings like to raid?

They liked to raid deers ships and racoons


What were the Vikings favorite target in Europe?

The Vikings primarily targeted monasteries and churches in Europe during their raids, as these locations were often wealthy and poorly defended. Monasteries, in particular, housed valuable items such as gold, silver, and religious artifacts, making them attractive targets. Additionally, the lack of military presence in these areas made it easier for the Vikings to conduct surprise attacks and loot quickly. Over time, they also began to raid towns and trading centers as their expeditions evolved.


Why did the Vikings never raid Hungary?

Hungary is landlocked and the Vikings attacked by sea.


What monastery did the vikings raid first?

the vikings first raided the monastery of lindersfarne.


What did the vikings raid?

because they are horny creatures


Where did the vikings raid?

there raided in ireland and britain


What did the vikings do during a raid?

kidnap, harm


Who did the vikings raid in the eighth century?

England.