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The Real Viking Age

The Vikings are best known for their violent raids throughout Europe, but their accomplishments extend far beyond raids, and their influence extends thousands of miles from their Scandinavian homeland.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. How were the Vikings able to quickly maneuver along waterways to strike unsuspecting cities?
  2. Why is the 930 CE creation of Iceland’s Althing important?
  3. Where did the Vikings travel, colonize, raid, and trade?
  4. What did the Vikings trade with the Abbasid Caliphate?
  5. How did the Vikings impact medieval Europe?