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Vikings
Vikings were Scandinavian or Norse pirates, etchants, warriors and explorers who explored, traded, raided and settled in many areas of Europe and the North Atlantic from the 8th to 11th century.
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What tools did the vikings use for crops?
The vikings had a wide range of tools. Besides the common blacksmithing tools and farm tools such as hammers, tongs, anvil, plow, hoe, shovel and pitch forks, along with saws and axes (of course), they a wide range of things that we today take for granted. They had scissors, tweezers, combs and brushes, ear spoons to remove ear wax. They had locksmithing tools to make keys, flint and steel to make fires. And they had the tools to make fine jewelry.
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What did Vikings do when they were not rowing or fighting?
Most of the "vikings" during the viking age where not vikings at all. They were farmers. A viking is not a nationality, but rather a profession that was undertook most commonly by the 2nd sons of chieftains and kings to make a name for themselves, inviting along their friends and hired soldiers to fill up the ranks.
When did the vikings attack Rome?
They invaded the British Isles and mainland Europe after 800AD. The last major incursion was defeated by the English in 1066.
Why did the Vikings left Scandinavia?
They never left! they went around the hole world, they even explored North America 1000 years ago! but the never moved away from Skandinavia (mostly Norway) So I am a Viking ;)
some of the vikings like Eric the red left Norway because his father killed someone so he later moved to iceland but then he kiled two guys and then was forced to leave iceland so he went ot Greenland
What were viking horns made from?
In modern art and culture, they are literally, horns, typically from a bull.
There is no evidence, archaeological or otherwise, that vikings attached horns or wings to their helmets when raiding another country.
Who would win in a fight between a Viking and a Samurai?
The samurai... The reason why i said samurai is because even though the viking is 5'11 and the samurai is 5'3 the samurai has greater reflex, greater strength and greater intelligance.the viking has a slight chance of winning. The shield of the viking is very strong but it cant resist the samurais kanabo the kanabo is made out of pure oak and is 35 lb's it is very heavy it can break anything and can chip or damage the viking's shield not only is it to attack it can also be used as a shield.
Tip:don't let size fool you
samurai vs viking
What is the mast on a Viking longship?
If the wind was favourable, they could stop rowing and rest, while their single rectangular sail helped to carried their longboat along.
Where was Viking Dublin located?
Viking Dublin was near where the centre of the modern city now is. Some land has been reclaimed from the sea since Viking times, so the main part of the city would be at the high point in the city, near where Christchurch Cathedral is today. Lots of artefacts from Viking times have been found in that part of the city.
Norse explorer with the word red in it?
Erik the Red! Hope this helps gad to find it for grand daughter..
Who commanded the viking in 1000 AD?
The vikings were not a single entity. A viking was simply a trader/raider. They could have belonged to any Scandinavian country. From Iceland to Sweden and anywhere in between.
So, they were not led by any one person. They weren't an army of any sort. Just traders who sometimes raided the easy targets.
Also bear in mind, not everyone who lived during the viking age was a viking. They were mostly farmers.
However, to answer the question, the "leader" of the Vikings in 1000 on the voyage to Greenland was "Eric the Red". On the voyage to North America, it was "led" by "Leif Ericson".
What viking explorer reached America around ad 1000?
There are those who believe it was Lief Erikson, Son of Erik the Red.
What was the capital city of the vikings?
giancarlo Dublin is the most famous city founded by Vikings.
Why was a keel important for viking longships?
Viking longships, starting in the 700s AD, had a mast with a sail. To make a boat with a sail stable, a keel is needed to counteract the tipping forces the wind places on the sail. Prior to the sail being added, longships did not require or have keels.
What is a viking ship made from?
Viking ships were made of wood, held together with trenails, which were wooden pins that were split and wedged to hold them in place.
Actually, scratch that. They were made from metal and gold. Sorry- my mistake.
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What advantage did the viking longship have over earlier vessels?
It was fairly low and completely open, which made it not a great mode of transport in rough weather on the open sea. Probably half the crew at any time was busy scooping out water even at the best of times.
I dont think anyone knows. Because he died in the 11th century, and back then they didnt document like that unless it holds a memorable foe.
