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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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How many people did the vikings kill?
They killed for resources, riches, and in the case of Viking Berserkers, for the fun of it. Scandinavia has very poor soil for agriculture and it was easier to kill someone for their food. Also, their religion praised warriors for gallantry in battle.
Not in the sense you mean; the Norse explorer-conquerors known as the Vikings never made it further south (or west) than what is now Maine.
However, Minnesota has a large Scandinavian population, which settled there in the 19th and early 20th centuries; almost 1/3 of the residents of the state can claim Norwegian or Swedish heritage. That, combined with the public perception of Vikings as being good in battle, eventually led to the naming choice for the state's football franchise.
Which area's of Europe did the vikings raid?
They invaded and settled in Normandy, Iceland, eastern England and Sicily. If by 'invade' you also mean 'raided', the list becomes much longer and includes also The Netherlands, Constantinople, and many places in France, Spain, Russia, Ireland and North Africa.
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"]).
What materials did vikings use for their houses?
they have used stone bricks to make their houses sturdy as well as many other cultures did and still do as well as them but we think
that they used the wheat too to make their houses and called
them hogans
Why did the vikings use turf roof to buid there dwellings?
it insulates very well - it was cold for the vikings.
What is the part of northern France conquered by the Vikings in 911?
Normandy was conquered and settled by the Norse (Viking is what they did, not who they were) in the early tenth century, but I don't think you can pin it down to one year. It was in 911 that the conquest was consolidated and the Duchy of Normandy was founded by the treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte
Why did vikings have a figurehead on there long ship?
To ward off evil spirits. Journeys by sea were dangerous, so the Vikings sought protection.
How was it like in viking community?
no one really knows because we can't go back in time and ask them, we haven't discovered time travel yet. But we can only make suggestions to what we find because we might only find one side to the story.
How long did it take Leif Ericcson to sail to Newfoundland?
How long did leif erikson exploration take? It took at least 36-48 hours
Vínland is the Old Norse (contemporary Icelandic) word for wine-land. It is believed that the name was given because the Vikings discovered that grapes grew wild there.
How many times has the Vikings lost the NFC championship?
Through the 2010 season, 13.
The Lions last victory in Minnesota was December 14, 1997 by the score of 14-13.
Why did the Vikings expand their territory?
they were either greedy, or they were running low on farmland and natural resources. (vikings were not good farmers, so they had to capture areas that had food.)
What was the most used viking punishment?
Yes when viking longships killed another longship they were burned and buried 10 ft under the ground
How do vikings greet each other?
Icelandic would be the language most similar to the language of the vikings.
Swedish slang for hello include: Tja and Tjena.
What did the vikings name the new world?
Valhala :=P No. Mðgarðr. (Midgard[en]) meaning Middle World. The Gods were in Valhalla. The other is Hel. Meaning Hell.. There are many more worlds in Norse Paganism. (You meant Norse Paganism rite???
What did the vikings use to steer their ship?
Vikings didn't use steering wheels, They had a steering oar hanging over one side of the ship like a huge canoe paddle that they steered with. The names for left(port and right(starboard) for boats comes from this tradition. Starboard being a changed but still recognizable form of "steering board" . As not to squash it agains a pier, or have it bash against the bottom that side was kept facing out, and the other side became the port side, named after what it faced.
How did viking longships move?
The Viking longboats were long, open boats that had many sets of oars used to row the ships close to shore, or in calm winds. They used large square sails for long voyages.
What is a quick attack called for vikings?
Lightning Attack
It was when flash mobs of Vikings would come out of no where to attack and loot
Mostly people who didnt fight as much were victims
Why did the Vikings leave Cape Cod?
There is no evidence that the Vikings ever made it as far south as Cape Cod. They did start a settlement in New Foundland, however, which they later abandoned, probably because it wasn't suitable for farming and because of attacks from native inhabitants.
Thor was a god in Norse mythology. How you would view his origin depends on how you view mythology. If mythology and religion are a social construct, Thor was devised by Norse storytellers as a part of their elaborate worldview. If mythology is to be believed, Thor was born to Jord, a giantess, and Odin, the Aesir patron god.
What are facts about Viking runes?
Runes were used as an alphabet by the Norse (Vikings), the old Germanic tribes of Northern Europe, and the Anglo-Saxons of Britain. They also had magic uses, such as divination, and protective magic.
