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Which of the following groups were a part of the Migration Period?
Which of the following groups were a part of the Migration Period?
The 5th-century massacre at the fort in Öland involved primarily warriors.
The 5th-century massacre at the fort in Öland involved primarily warriors.
False
What significant environmental change affected the Vikings in Greenland?
What significant environmental change affected the Vikings in Greenland?
Climate change causing a drying trend.
Mass graves at Öland provided evidence of a ______ and brutal attack.
Mass graves at Öland provided evidence of a ______ and brutal attack.
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Match each effect with its cause related to the Vikings in Greenland:
Match each effect with its cause related to the Vikings in Greenland:
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What was a significant technological development for the Vikings in the later Viking age?
What was a significant technological development for the Vikings in the later Viking age?
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Vikings established several large cities during their age of expansion.
Vikings established several large cities during their age of expansion.
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What was the primary labor source for building Viking ships during the later Viking age?
What was the primary labor source for building Viking ships during the later Viking age?
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The introduction of the sail in the 700s was important, but it was not the sole __________ for Viking exploration.
The introduction of the sail in the 700s was important, but it was not the sole __________ for Viking exploration.
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Match the following locations with their significance during the Viking Age:
Match the following locations with their significance during the Viking Age:
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Study Notes
Migration Period
- Lasted from the 4th to 8th centuries AD, before the Viking Age.
- Marked by the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
- Included various groups like Goths, Vandals, Huns, Franks, Angles, Saxons, Lombards, and Slavs.
- Led to the foundation of medieval European kingdoms, blending Roman and "barbarian" traditions.
- Population pressures and the appeal of former Roman territories were significant factors.
- Set the stage for the medieval period and the Viking Age.
5th-Century Massacre in Öland, Sweden
- 26 individuals (men, women, and children) were victims of a sudden, brutal attack.
- Victims' bodies were left unburied within the fort.
- This provided a unique perspective on the event and its aftermath.
- High-quality artifacts, like gilded silver brooches and Roman glass, suggest affluent inhabitants involved in trade.
- Imported goods and the fort's strategic location indicate Öland served as a hub for migration and trade.
Greenland's Vikings' Disappearance
- Sediment cores suggest a drying trend during the Norse occupation, affecting water for agriculture and livestock.
- Droughts reduced hay production, leading to food shortages for livestock.
- The Norse adapted by hunting seals, but the drying climate made even that unsustainable.
- The Vikings' vulnerability to climate variability highlights the need for sustainable resource management.
Later Viking Age (AD 900-1050)
- New technologies and economic systems emerged.
- A golden age for sheep farming.
- Longships improved in speed and shallower drafts.
- The introduction of the sail, but not the sole factor driving Viking Age expansion.
- Building a single ship took two years and 10-hour work days.
Sheepscape (Ladby Ship)
- Located in Denmark, it's an archaeological site.
- Crew size: 32 individuals.
- Linen fabrics suggest sheep rearing.
- Equipping a Viking fleet of 200 ships required the year's work of 30 people.
- Reorganization of the economy was necessary to support Viking operations.
- Millions of sheep were kept.
Timber, Sail, and Labor (Skuldelev 2 Ship)
- 2,650 person-days were required to build a ship.
- A 2 km rope and a 120 sq m sail were needed.
- Access to forested land was managed.
- Enslaved women worked in weaving huts.
- Raiding was instrumental in obtaining slaves.
Cities in the Viking Age
- Constantinople (Istanbul) had a large population of 500,000 in the early medieval period.
- London was a Roman city.
- Lundenwic became a vital port city.
- London was refounded by King Alfred the Great.
- Smaller market towns, like Ribe, existed.
- Multi-lingual communities were common.
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Explore the pivotal Migration Period from the 4th to 8th centuries and its impact on Europe, including the events surrounding the 5th-Century massacre in Öland, Sweden. This quiz delves into the various tribes involved and the archaeological findings that reveal the socio-economic dynamics of the time.
