The Vikings in Scandinavia: landscape, society and everyday life (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What does 'vik' mean in Old Norse?
What does 'vik' mean in Old Norse?
'Vik' means bay or creek in Old Norse.
Which regions did the Vikings originate from?
Which regions did the Vikings originate from?
Vikings came from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
What terrain influenced Viking agricultural practices?
What terrain influenced Viking agricultural practices?
Rocky land and limited arable fields shaped Viking farms.
Why were Viking longships important for exploration?
Why were Viking longships important for exploration?
They allowed quick travel over seas and rivers.
What was a primary food preservation method for Vikings?
What was a primary food preservation method for Vikings?
Meat and fish were smoked, dried, and salted.
What type of animals did Vikings domesticate?
What type of animals did Vikings domesticate?
Cattle, goats, pigs, chickens, and sheep.
What was the role of Viking men and women?
What was the role of Viking men and women?
Men raided and traded; women managed homes and farms.
What type of houses did Vikings build in their settlements?
What type of houses did Vikings build in their settlements?
Vikings built longhouses, often near rivers or coasts.
What are the three classes in Viking society?
What are the three classes in Viking society?
Jarls, Karls, and Thralls.
What was the role of the Thing in Viking society?
What was the role of the Thing in Viking society?
A political assembly to discuss laws and disputes.