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SHS BENSON
MA-THE VIKINGS
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History
9th Grade
03/02/2008

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Ships
Definition

The Vikings excelled in the technology of building __________.

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Newfoundland
Definition
The location of the Viking settlement in North America was _____________.
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Berserkers
Definition
What were the most fierce Viking warriors called?
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Erik the Red
Definition
What was the name of the famous Viking who landed in Greenland?
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Leif Erikson
Definition
What was the name of the famous Viking who landed on the coast of North America?
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Vinland
Definition
What did the early Vikings call their settlement in North America?
Term
The Vikings were converted to Christianity
Definition
What eventually brought an end to Viking raids?
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Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Definition
What current day countries were the homeland of the Vikings?
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Northmen
Definition
What other name did Europeans use when referring to the Vikings?
Term
800-1000
Definition
During what time period were the Vikings attacking large parts of Europe?
Term

Small seacoast towns, churches, and monasteries.

Definition
What were the favorite targets of Viking attacks?
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Runes
Definition
What is the name of Viking written letters?
Term

Whispered Secret

Definition
What does the word "Rune" mean?
Term
Christians did not like the Vikings to use this pagan language?
Definition
Why did the Vikings quit using their written language?
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The Longship
Definition
What was the name of the Viking ship that was used for warfare?
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