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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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Why were people in Europe so frightened of Viking raids?
The Viking were big and scary. They took what they wanted and sacked everything else. Whenever Vikings came around, destruction wasn't far behind.
What was the purpose of the viking invasions?
I believe it was the loot (plus a sense they were REAL men if they led that kind of life).
What will the Vikings record be next season?
With that high powered offense, and the athletic defense led by J. Allen, Ray Edwards, and the Williams Bros, the Vikings could be just the second nfl team to finish a regular season 16-0. The Packers are really good but not good enough to beat Minnesota.
Was Ian Nathaniel Mushrush a viking?
I have no idea who that is, but the name isn't norse, so my guess is no.
Why were berserkers so feared?
Berserks went into a battle rage so profound that they could kill people with their bare hands, and wouldn't feel pain. A killing blow would be required to put them down.
I'm sure you could watch it online but I'm not sure if it's available on DVD
Where is the prow on the Viking ship?
The pointy front end of the boat is called the prow.
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The early Vikings spoke a language similar to?
They spoke Norse, which is closest to Icelandic and Faroese.
around 1100 B.C. the vikings went to Europe in search of trades and goods.
Why were Vikings married young?
They died as young, at that time life was harsch and there where no health program, and we alsow know that they killd the old and the sick if the vinter was harsch.
How do Viking longboat set sale?
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
Why did the vikings keep animals?
The Vikings kept animals because if they didn't have food they would kill them and eat them.
How did the vikings come to live in France?
The Danish Vikings expanded South West and occupied parts of France.
How did vikings mourn dead leaders?
Honestly, they would drink to his honor, and speak of his deeds. And then drink to his honor again. And ... again.... until everyone was under the table, for the most part. Wasn't so much as MOURNING, as much as honoring.
What types of explorations did the vikings have?
Most Vikings travels are finding new islands everywhere they go, some vikings travel to find new land. Leif Erikson actually was the first European to step on America, 500 years before Columbus.
Why do you think leif erickson was banished from two countries rather than put in prison?
Leif was never banished. His father, Erik the Red, was banished from Norway and Iceland.
What did the Vikings bring with them is their ships?
Everything except houses. Women, cattle, grapes, timber, slaves, weapons, silver, etc.
It all depended on their current business/mission.
Were the vikings alive in the 13th century?
yes, the last record of viking raiders is in the thirteenth century when king Harold of Norway sailed to rid the shetlands and Scotland of the viking menace.
