Viking Land Trade Dbq

source of trade maps displaying trade wealth in 800 C.E. and 1500 C.E. of Islam and Christianity would

The changes that took place regarding trade between 300-1450 impact other parts of history. One effect of the occurrence of trade in this region was the

The Vikings were Norse seafarers, who mainly spoke the Old Norse language. They raided and traded from their Northern European homelands across wide areas of northern, central and eastern Europe, during the 9th to 11th century. The Vikings originated from Scandinavia, and the beginning of the Vikings expansion often originates from the raid of the Lindisfarne Monetary on 8 June 793. The Vikings were the first Westerners to sail to Iceland, Greenland, and over to the New World. However, the story of the Vikings is also an important story for the development of the Christian world in the West. Throughout this essay, I will explain the importance of Viking religion, Viking trade, and how the Viking age had an impact on the way Western and

Historically during the 1520s African trade consisted of trading slaves to most of South America as well as Europe, and also at that time Kilwa was one of the best when it came to trading gold and transacting it to merchants (Muslim). An additional document need would be one from a Muslim merchant as well as from a Kilwa merchant expressing their points of views. Document five written by Abdul Hassan ibn Ali al Mas’udi, an Arab traveler, a merchant and a geographer, depicts the trading system used by the Zanj with China and India. As a merchant, traveler, and geographer Mas’udi’s point of view is that he finds out trading sites to which he may inform the king about and also wants to make these trading sites sound amazing. Historically during the late 10th century C.E. trade with India developed in East African coast, markets became focused on urban centers along the coast with concentrations of wealth and power. An additional document needed is that of a geographical map around which shows specific trading sites/systems near the East African coast. Document nine is a document in which it specifically shows Hansa and its trade products. The point of view for this document is that it depicts Hansa’s wealth and expansion in trade showing why Hansa is so

Trade was different across regions of the world because of the goods being traded, the currency used and the religions and cultures people believe in.

9. In what ways did China participate in the world of Eurasian commerce and exchange, and with that outcomes?

Viking history and culture have been depicted in many movies, television series, and stories. Vikings are commonly known as barbarians that raid villages and intimidate others with huge ships with dragon heads, and horned helmets. This information is based on facts, but has been distorted and exaggerated over many years and tales. Viking history spans from the years 780 until 1100, which is the time span of the Viking raids. Not every Scandinavian was a Viking; Vikings were known as the men that conducted raids and bloody battles. The old definition of Viking was synonymous with the term pirate. The modern definition is relevant to the Scandinavian medieval culture, to include farming, crafting and trading.

The Norse Vikings created a story to explain the creation of the cosmos and man. Their tale started with the only thing existing was the empty abyss of Ginnungagap. It was located between Muspelheim, which is the land of fire, and Niflheim, which is the land of ice. Muspelheim and Niflheim expanded until they met in the middle of Ginnungagap. When the ice melted from the fire, the water drops became the first god (giant) named Ymir whom reproduced other giants asexually. Later the water drops formed Audhumbla, a cow. Audhumbla was formed to nourish Ymir and in turn Ymir made salt licks in the ice for her. After licking the ice Audhumbla uncovered Buri.

As quoted from “A Traveller’s History of England”, “The Vikings were Scandinavian people who, because of population increase and political instability, sought their fortune throughout Europe.” The Vikings were often found invading and raiding other kingdoms, including Wessex and East Anglia. “The Vikings…were portrayed as ruthless raiders and pillagers who came, slaughtered, and left”, “A Traveller’s History of England” writes. In the thirteen century, this community became known as “Danes” because of the involvement of the Danish king. The Viking society was structured around their infamous attacks and intrusions on many of the other kingdoms. Usually, when the Vikings invaded other kingdoms, they eventually became integrated into the kingdoms’

My first topic I’ll talk about is war,warriors and weaponry of the vikings. The vikings were a society that would invade to get land and resources. They would go around in their longships and attempt to invade countries or states they felt they had a good chance against. Some countries they invaded were France, Spain, Netherlands, Greenland, Iceland, North America and Germany. When the vikings invaded parts of Great Britain they influenced Britain’s culture and society. This may have changed the course of history, because than Britain went on to invade and colonise many other countries such as Australia. This source just shows how aggressively they fought and how superior they were. A rather wealthy viking would usually have a spear, a wooden

Flowing through these trade routes was an estimated twenty five hundred camels delivering goods such as textiles, spices, precious

During the Viking Era, expansion to the west, as well as the east, introduced a new wave of technology, industrialization and development, and culture to the European world. The Viking’s expeditions to both were quite similar in that advancements stemmed from their adventures east and west. However, expeditions from the eastern Vikings (Sweden) were heavily dependent on the usage and development of economic centers, specifically the Byzantine Empire, powerful and rich in culture, as well as Russia which housed quality materials as well as slaves. The Russian Primary Chronical is the most important source on the Russian world during that time. In it are descriptions of the Scandinavian relationship with the Russians from the 9th century. Unlike in the west, where the western Vikings (Norway) plundered and settled, the Vikings were always a minority of the population near the Baltic. The authors of the chronical assumed that they were the original inhabitants of the land, but in reality, they arrived relatively recently (SSN pg. 3). They came to trade, not necessarily to settle. The wealth and vast resources in the east are what drew the Vikings. Throughout this paper, I will present both the opportunities as well as the challenges faced by the Vikings during their quests to the East.

There are not exact records about the “First Vikings Age” for that reason, is difficult to know with details all the things that happened during that Age. But, what is clear is that the Vikings killed people with no mercy. According to Somerville, Angus A., and R. Andrew McDonald, (2013) some people left written records as Anglo Saxon, who argues that the “First Viking Age” could be characterized by raids and plundering. The main goal was capture people to sell them as slaves, in order to get money. Also, to show people their power, that they were able to do whatever they wanted. In other words, the Vikings caused a lot of damage to get their principal objective which was getting richer. On the other hand, the behavior that marks the end of

During the eighth century throughout the late sixteenth century, one trade route entranced everyone involved from the Mediterranean to the Africa’s. The Trans – Saharan Trade was an important trade route that ran across the Sahara between the Mediterranean countries and West Africa. In the beginning stages of the Trans- Saharan trade many small trade routes were being used throughout the period. this is because travelling across the Sahara before the domestication of the camel was difficult. The Trans-Saharan trade route did more than attract traders. This route was an economical boost for many and also connected the West African people with the Mediterranean people.

The Vikings were a group of pillagers and raiders from the eighteenth to eleventh century. A lot of what we know of them is based on theory, with not much solid proof. They were not a clan to write down anything or leave notes. The only written material found about them is from people outside of the group that were being raided and were terrified of them. But in order to really know and understand something, you need to know both sides of the story, not just from the side against them. The only things we know for certain, is the ruins and artifacts that archeologists dig up and find from the past. From this is what the theories are based off of and it is the best we can go by on what little knowledge we have on Vikings. Most of what the average