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Flashcards on Viking Age: Exploration and Invasions
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What era is often referred to as the Viking Age?
The Middle Ages
Which region did the Vikings originate from?
Scandinavia
How did the Vikings primarily travel during their explorations?
By ships
What were some reasons for Viking explorations?
Seeking wealth, trading, and finding new lands to settle
Which famous Viking explorer is believed to have reached North America?
Leif Erikson
Who were some of the targets of Viking invasions?
England, France, Ireland, and Scotland
What role did violence play in Viking invasions?
Violence was a key tactic used by the Vikings in their invasions.
What were the longships used by the Vikings called?
Drakkar or dragonships
What impact did Viking explorations have on European history?
Viking explorations led to widespread cultural, economic, and political changes in Europe.
When did the Viking Age end?
Around the 11th century
What is another term for Viking explorations and invasions?
Norse expansion
What were the Vikings known for besides exploration and invasions?
They were skilled traders and craftsmen.
What is the name given to the Viking warriors?
Berserkers
Who were the primary victims of Viking invasions in Ireland?
The monasteries
What is the name of the famous Viking epic poem?
Beowulf
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Where did the Vikings primarily come from?
Scandinavia
Italy
Egypt
China
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What were the Viking longships called?
Spaceships
Airplanes
Drakkar
Tanks
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Which Viking explorer is associated with the discovery of North America?
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Leif Erikson
Ferdinand Magellan
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What were the Vikings primarily seeking during their explorations?
Wealth
Power
Knowledge
Religion
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What was a key tactic used by the Vikings during their invasions?
Diplomacy
Violence
Trade
Espionage
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What impact did Viking explorations have on Europe?
No impact
Widespread cultural, economic, and political changes
Isolation
Stagnation
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When did the Viking Age occur?
5th century BC
3rd century AD
8th-11th century AD
15th-18th century AD
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What were the primary targets of Viking invasions?
Russia, China, and India
England, France, Ireland, and Scotland
Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
North America, South America, and Central America
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What is another term used to describe Viking explorations and invasions?
Greek Empire
Norse expansion
Roman conquest
Byzantine influence
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What were the Vikings known for besides exploration and invasions?
Trade and craftsmanship
Farming and agriculture
Religious worship
Sports and games
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