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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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If by Vikings you mean Norsemen. Never. People today are descendant from the Viking Norsemen (Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Icelanders, some Irish and Brits and their colonials). The occupation of Viking, meaning raider, warrior, explorer and merchant diminished around the 11 century AD, coincidentally around the time Christianity infected Scandinavia.
no he wasnt it was silver ston vikern burg who was a real viking
Vikings.
Were vikings bloodthirsty pirates?
It's important to understand that the term "Viking" does not describe an ethnic group; it denotes a profession. In the early medieval period, young Norsemen (Danes, Swedes and Norwegians) were encouraged by village leaders to sail, explore, conduct raids on foreigners, and in general, expend their youthful energy abroad. Arable land was at a premium in Scandenavia, and shiftless young men were likely to foment trouble in their native countries. While jarls and other nobles ran the local governments in the northern lands, their younger rivals, fueled by alcohol and the rather violent stories of the Norse gods, sought glory, excitement and booty on the high seas, much like the pirates of a later age. A sensitive, kind-hearted, compassionate Viking, like a kind pirate, would probably not be successful in this field.
In time, some of the Vikings and their descendants did settle down in foreign lands and intermarried with the locals. Generally, these former Vikings became farmers and gave up their youthful lives as fierce marauders.
Did the vikings fight or even meet the native Americans when they got to north America?
yes the vikings did reach america after colonizing Greenland, this was done by viking Leif Ericson. Contact with the native americans is unclear but they probably traded timber with them. However they left shortly after settleling newfoundland Canada.
What is the music in Viking River Cruises television advert?
what is the music on viking river cruises on youtube
When did the vikings invade Lindisfarne monastery?
They invaded in 796AD
also they invaded lindisfarme because the monastery was porly defended and it was rich in silver and gold.
How do you change light bulb on viking sewing machine?
have old light out of machine but can't get new blub in place
The Vikings are a type of pirates and they took over lands. They did not only rob and attack people. They were farmers, sailors, traders and more. Some even became imperial guards to the Byzantine emperor. And they mostly come from Denmark. The vikings where non-christian explorers and conquerors who terrorized Europe. Vikings killed people where they landed. Because they could, and because it made them wealthy. Most vikings where hunter, farmers or fisherman and warriors!
How did Vikings affected European society?
The vikings caused people to build castles and contributed to the rise of feudalism. They caused people to build walled towns.
The Vikings affected European society by forcing small groups or tribes to being working together to protect themselves. They also cause the creation of castles and barriers.
How did a viking longboat move and what happened if there was no wind?
Unlike later ships of the Age of Sail, Viking longboats had many oars, as did the earlier ships of the Roman Empire.
(see the drawing in the link below)
Why did the vikings travel from their homeland and where did they go?
They wanted to steal, plunder and raid other countries
Vikings raided settlements to steal their money and resources, as well as kidnap people for slavery.
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Slavery wasn't as common as people think. They raided for trade goods. Viking expeditions were primarily for trade. If they should have come across an easy target, they would take advantage.
