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The Viking Age, spanning 793 to 1066 CE, was a transformative period in European history marked by Norsemen's raids, trade, and settlements. Their legacy is evident in modern language, legal systems, and political structures. Vikings established key urban centers and trade networks, influencing the development of nation-states and feudalism. Their contributions to navigation, shipbuilding, and governance, such as the 'thing', are reflected in today's society.
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The Vikings left a lasting legacy in areas such as language, legal systems, genetics, and political frameworks
Creation of trade networks
The Vikings established extensive trade routes that connected Northern Europe with distant markets, contributing to the exchange of commodities and cultural practices
Establishment of urban centers
The Vikings founded important urban centers such as Dublin, York, Novgorod, and Kiev, which became hubs of trade and culture
The Vikings' legal and societal structures contributed to the development of local political systems, including the emergence of feudalism in Europe
The Vikings' language, Old Norse, left a lasting imprint on English vocabulary, syntax, and toponymy
Influence on literature and the arts
Norse mythology, with deities such as Thor and Odin, has permeated literature, cinema, and the arts
Impact on modern culture and technology
The Vikings' advanced shipbuilding techniques and navigational methods continue to influence modern naval construction and navigation
The melding of Norse and Anglo-Saxon art, language, and customs enriched the local culture
Factors such as population pressures, trade opportunities, and the quest for wealth drove the Vikings to venture far from their homelands
Trade and colonization
The Vikings engaged in commerce with the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world, colonized areas throughout the Atlantic, and made voyages to North America
Influence on governance
The Althing in Iceland, established by the Vikings, is one of the earliest known parliamentary institutions, demonstrating their sophisticated approach to governance
The Vikings' spirit of adventure and exploration has left a lasting impression on the annals of history, exemplified by their voyages to North America and their widespread influence across Europe
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The ______ Age spanned from around 793 to ______ CE, significantly shaping European history.
Viking
1066
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Viking explorers were influential as far as the British Isles, France, where they were termed ______, and to the east along the ______ rivers.
Normans
Volga and Dnieper
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Viking role in international trade during Middle Ages
Established extensive trade networks linking Northern Europe with Byzantine Empire and Middle Eastern Caliphates.
