Vikings Influence On European Societies

The most common consensus was that though the time period of 800 AD to the 11th century (1066 AD), the Vikings did not last long enough, but within that time period, they had some major impacts on the European civilizations.

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

The title "Viking" includes a wide description of Nordic people; Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians, who lived during a period of

The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian raiders that were around from about the 8th century to the 11th. They mainly attacked the British Islands , the Frankish empire, England, but they also plundered places such as the Iberian peninsula and northern Africa. Vikings did not always settle into the places that they found, for instance after exploring North America they left the place never to return again. Even so, after landing on Greenland they colonized themselves there, and ancestors of the Vikings still live there today. So now that you know a little about the history of the Vikings lets go into detail about the specifics of the Viking age. (Peter Sawyer, Oxford Ill. History of the Vikings p. 1-19)

When one sees the word Viking, the mind firstly shifts to men who are uncivilized and unprincipled. Using evidence of achievements and victories will not only show how much they impacted Europe, but how sophisticated Vikings actually were. As Charlemagne’s empire ended, the people of Europe showed extraordinary resilience toward the new movements of the era. From 800 to 1200 CE, Vikings ruled medieval Europe. These Vikings, along with thick soil, are credited with shifting Europe from endemic violence toward cooperation and legal order. An attack on the Lindisfarne monastery off the coast of Northumberland in northeastern England marked the beginning of the Viking Age. Vikings began to appear in Europe due to Scandinavian raiders repeatedly visiting the Christian countries of Europe. At first they were content with just raiding lands, but soon they began to seize land and proclaim rule. They sought riches, not land. With this established rule, Vikings promised safety and began to reform the lands they had acquired. The people agreed due to starvation and possible attacks from eneimes. The new lands had a need for settled agriculture, defensive warfare and commerce. As the Vikings began to fulfill these needs they saw an expansion in cooperation and rule of law among the villagers.

They had trade route practically everywhere places like Russia, The Middle East, Northern India, China. The result of having such luxurious and flowing and well developed trade routes were that very expensive income came in. that kept Viking controlled places going and flowing. Without the use of trade the Vikings and their territory would have or could have stumbled and then crumbled and just fell apart. They developed market towns that needed people to work in them. So, jobs came into play along with the concept of currency. With invasions and war in or near the towns; the language was affected like the American language

The Vikings lived about one thousand years ago in the lands that we now call Iceland, Lapland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. To most people the Vikings were raiders that got in their longboats and sailed somewhere and then went from town to town killing and pillaging. This is not completely true, because the Vikings were also

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 Impact of the Vikings Ike Sarac While the Vikings may have existed over a thousand years ago, they have not gone forgotten. Not just a football team has remained and effected modern culture. The Viking age has left a large impression of the world most through their powerful military, prominent geography, historical figures, and their complex accomplishments. Why do 21st century people feel the need to study the Vikings today?

Much of Old Norse relates to languages used today, such as Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, and Icelandic. Vikings were also culturally rich, as they provided knowledge on crafts, production, ships, military equipment, trading, and their practices. The religion of the Vikings was pagan during the beginning of the Viking Age, but they later also added Christianity to their religion. Vikings also economically impacted their region by trading.

The Vikings are known for being some of history’s most ruthless invaders. Norseman who pillaged every town they came upon and destroyed any military resistance to their extensive raids. Starting in the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark the seafarers began extending the scope of their raids and influence, eventually wintering overseas. Two modern day countries England and France, once empires and kingdoms, were particularly targeted throughout the Vikings long history. Viking raids happened fast and were effective, often leaving villages in ruins, having been pillaged by the fearless warriors.

'Ravagers, pagans, ruthless," Time magazine claims on the Vikings. They were more than that. Without them history wouldn't be the same. They had trade routes from Iraq to the Canadian Pacific. They were Metalworkers. they were explorers "whose restless hearts brought them to North America some 500 years before Columbus." They were warriors. They were Democrats. Many people think of them as the men who worshipped Thor and had horned hats. Well one of these is wrong. Vikings never wore horned hats. They had great Hygiene. They slave traded. Much like Sparta their women had rights. Vikings were known also for farming.

We are going to look past the movies and books and find out who were the Vikings and how they were connected to the past? Contrary to some popular rumors of the Vikings, they were not a “race” linked by ties of common ancestry, and could not be defined by how the outsiders referred to them. Most of the Vikings come

The Vikings came from different areas of Scandinavia, and sailed the world. The Vikings traveled farther, more reliably than any other culture of their time. The Viking age in European history was about 793 c.e. to about 1100 c.e. During this time many Vikings left Scandinavia and travelled to other countries traiding, raiding, pillaging, or to start a new settlement. They traveled as far south east as the Byzantine Empire, and as far west as North America.

I believe that Vikings weren’t just brutal raiders. Instead of raiding they sometimes liked to spend time with their family, manage their farms and learn poetry. But when the Vikings were raiding they were so brutal and absolutely terrifying. When Vikings came people were helpless, they couldn’t do anything. They would have to just run around and hope for the best. Not many people survived Viking raids, but if you did there must have been a miracle. However, despite the fact that Vikings liked to raid and kill there were some good in them.