Raiders and Invaders (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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How were Viking longships powered?
How were Viking longships powered?
Oars and sails
Why was shallow draught important?
Why was shallow draught important?
To reach inland streams/rivers and attack settlements
Three main Viking weapons
Three main Viking weapons
Spears, swords, battle-axes
What did weapons symbolize?
What did weapons symbolize?
Owner's wealth and status
Viking horned helmets: myth or reality?
Viking horned helmets: myth or reality?
Myth; leaders wore metal helmets
What was the shield-wall?
What was the shield-wall?
Line of overlapping shields for protection
What did Berserks wear?
What did Berserks wear?
Bearskins and no armour
Who led Viking warbands?
Who led Viking warbands?
Local kings, earls, and chieftains
Longship crew capacity
Longship crew capacity
50 to 60 seamen
Early Viking attack strategy
Early Viking attack strategy
Hit-and-run tactics