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Viking governance was characterized by a participatory legal system with Things at its core, serving as public assemblies for lawmaking and justice. This decentralized structure allowed for community input, reflecting a sophisticated societal organization. The legal framework, including the codification of laws and enforcement through communal efforts, showcased the Vikings' commitment to a systematic society with a stratified social hierarchy.
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The family was the starting point of the Viking hierarchical structure
Clans were larger political units in the Viking society
Things were public assemblies that played a pivotal role in Viking law and governance
Things served as both legislative and judicial forums in Viking governance
The Thing allowed for a level of democratic governance through community participation
The shift from oral tradition to written codex promoted uniformity and continuity in Viking legal practices
Viking rule was marked by a decentralized structure with authority dispersed among local chieftains and Things
The decentralized approach allowed for a responsive and adaptable governance model in Viking society
The social structure of Viking society was stratified, with a clear hierarchy that influenced governance
The community played an active role in upholding justice in Viking societies
The concept of wergild and punishments were prevalent in Viking justice system
The Vikings emphasized collective accountability and mutual respect in their approach to justice
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The ______ system of the Vikings was marked by societal involvement and group choices, starting from the family unit to larger entities like ______.
governance
clans
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Nature of Viking Things
Public assemblies for law-making and dispute resolution.
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Hierarchy of Viking Things
Local meetings to regional Things, up to the Althing as a national assembly.
