The nature and causes of Viking raids in Britain, Ireland, the Scottish Islands and France, 793–850 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What year did Viking raids begin in Britain?
What year did Viking raids begin in Britain?
Viking raids began in June 793 CE at Lindisfarne.
Which site did Vikings raid in 793 CE?
Which site did Vikings raid in 793 CE?
The monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria.
Who was known as the last of the Vikings?
Who was known as the last of the Vikings?
Harald Hardrada was known as the last of the Vikings.
What prompted Vikings to raid monasteries?
What prompted Vikings to raid monasteries?
Monks lacked defenses due to being unarmed.
What year was the monastery of Iona raided?
What year was the monastery of Iona raided?
The monastery of Iona was raided in 795 CE.
Why was Britain targeted by Vikings for raids?
Why was Britain targeted by Vikings for raids?
Britain had rich trade centres and valuable abbeys.
What did Alcuin attribute the raids to?
What did Alcuin attribute the raids to?
Alcuin attributed the raids to God's wrath.
What is the purpose of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
What is the purpose of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
To record important events in Anglo-Saxon history.
What were the reasons for Viking expansion in the 8th century?
What were the reasons for Viking expansion in the 8th century?
Desire for land, trade, wealth, and adventure motivated expansion.
What did Dudo say about Viking expansions?
What did Dudo say about Viking expansions?
Dudo said they won kingdoms by fighting for overseas lands.