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The Vikings Fierce Brutal Barbarians Pagan

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1 The Vikings Fierce Brutal Barbarians Pagan
From the history books Fierce Brutal Barbarians Pagan Conducted Surprise Raids from the sea

2 Engineering skills Long ships Most maneuverable ships
Fastest sea vessels in the world Surprise raids Circular fortresses Divided into equal quadrants Political organization Survival of colonies

3 Origin Scandinavia Sweden, Denmark, Norway
Self sustaining agricultural community Limited amount of land

4 Nothing to lose, everything to gain
Raiding feudal Europe Raid for goods and status Fate was chosen at birth Noble way of life

5 Here to stay Establishment of Viking towns in Ireland
Green country side Mild Winters Setting sail to settle

6 Viking Timeline


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