The nature of Viking warfare: warships, warriors and tactics (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What equipped Viking longships for sea travel?
What equipped Viking longships for sea travel?
They had oars and sails for navigation.
What tactic did Vikings initially use in raids?
What tactic did Vikings initially use in raids?
They used hit-and-run tactics for attacks.
What types of weapons did Vikings commonly use?
What types of weapons did Vikings commonly use?
Spears, swords, battle-axes, bows, and arrows.
What was the Viking shield-wall formation?
What was the Viking shield-wall formation?
A line of overlapping shields for protection.
How were Viking helmets typically made?
How were Viking helmets typically made?
They were made of metal, not horned.
What type of battles did Vikings mostly avoid?
What type of battles did Vikings mostly avoid?
Actual sea battles were rare for Vikings.
What was the fighting style of Viking Berserks?
What was the fighting style of Viking Berserks?
They fought fiercely in a frenzied, trance-like state.
Who led Viking raiding parties?
Who led Viking raiding parties?
Local kings, earls, and chieftains led raids.
When did Vikings settle in France?
When did Vikings settle in France?
From the late 8th century, especially 841 AD onward.
How many men could a Viking longship carry?
How many men could a Viking longship carry?
A longship could carry 50 to 60 seamen.