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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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The vikings didn't believe in just one God, they believed in many, which is called polytheism. They believed in the Norse gods such as Odin, Thor, Loki, Frey, etc.
What were the Vikings looking for?
I guess they were looking for the same thing as other explorers/raiders/traders wealth, land, and eternal glory!
Add to that the fact that only the eldest Viking son inherited all of the father's wealth, leaving the younger sons to look for other means of support.
well specifically the viking were looking for food and land because they were running low on it so they traveled to america and fought the Indians and got what they wanted and
they wanted all the land they could get, they where savage beasts who would do anything for money, (and wine)
Vikings traveled originally to get loot to take home. Later they began to settle and conquer local peoples.
Pirates are motivated by greed. They are thieves who operate on the sea, which makes them harder for the police to catch.
Why did the vikings not want anyone to come to Iceland?
The Vikings in Iceland were outcasts; those kicked out of Norway, or having left it because they did not fit in. Iceland had a representative government called the Althing instead of being ruled by a king. They also had alimony for a divorced wife. Perhaps they wanted to portray themselves as refugees eeking out survival in a harsh land, instead of living in paradise, so that invaders would not move in on them. Or......perhaps the currents have shifted since the days of the Vikings, causing a change in climate. Perhaps Iceland was really covered in ice then, Greenland was really green, and wild grapes really grew in Vinland.
no, the Romans took over their society. the egyptians were way gone when the british came and found the Rosetta stone.
The valkyries bring those who die in battle to Valhalla ruled by Odin.
What are the stages of exploration that led to the viking land in north America?
stage 1:u
stage 2:u r
stage 3:u r f
stage 4:u r fa
stage 5:u r fat
Why is the viking homelands important to the vikings?
For Icelandic Vikings, Iceland was extremely important. Basically they all emigrated there from Norway after disagreeing with the way that the Norwegian king was running things. Being a settler, or being able to trace ones ancestry to the first settlers of Iceland became an important statement of independence.
Why are the packers better than the vikings?
the packers are better because they have won 3 super bowls, including the very first super bowl ever!! Obviously Aaron Rodgers is better
What were vikings houses made of?
Viking longhouses were made of wood and mud daub or pitch sealant. Where do you think the Viking shipbuilding expertise came from.
A viking who sailed to the island of Newfoundland was?
There was Eric the Red & his son, Leif Ericson.
Yes, as well as all northern Europeans who had sea access. The term 'viking' doesn't belong to Scandinavians only.
When did the viking's build there villages?
the vikings built the villages in 1689
No - much earlier - in the years approx 700 to 900 AD.
Did a Viking named Columbus arrive in Newfoundland in 1000 A.D.?
No.
A viking named Lief Ericson did though.
How did religion affect the vikings to make journeys abroad?
Vikings were Norse Paganists, and their journeys were affected by their religion because they had to please the gods before they could travel.
What did the Vikings invent that is still in use today?
We still use longboats and combs. Also the looms that thy used for weaving
Why did the vikings believe in Valkyries?
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the Hall of Heroes. The slain warriors would be free to drink all night and be reborn to fight again. It's the Norse equivalent of "heaven".
