Volga Vikings (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What key town did Vikings establish by the 8th century?
What key town did Vikings establish by the 8th century?
The trading town of Ribe in Scandinavia.
What was discovered at Viking trading center Birka in 1800s?
What was discovered at Viking trading center Birka in 1800s?
A silver ring with Arabic engraving inscribed 'to Allah'.
Which empire did the Vikings have contact with by 838 AD?
Which empire did the Vikings have contact with by 838 AD?
The Byzantine Empire.
What items did Vikings typically sell in trade?
What items did Vikings typically sell in trade?
Tin, wheat, wool, wood, iron, fur, fish, and slaves.
What did Vikings receive in trade from the Arab world?
What did Vikings receive in trade from the Arab world?
Silver, spices, silk, wine, jewelry, pottery, and glass.
What script was used by Muslims in trade with Vikings?
What script was used by Muslims in trade with Vikings?
Kufic is an early Arabic script used for trade.
What did Ibn Khordadbeh say about Vikings in 844?
What did Ibn Khordadbeh say about Vikings in 844?
He referred to them as the Rus who traded slaves and swords.
What was the population of Baghdad around 900 CE?
What was the population of Baghdad around 900 CE?
Over 1 million people.
How did the Vikings view trade in the Arab world?
How did the Vikings view trade in the Arab world?
They found it more lucrative than raiding.
What currency did the Abbasid Caliphate mint by the 10th century?
What currency did the Abbasid Caliphate mint by the 10th century?
Thousands of dirhams made of silver.