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Which areas did the Vikings raid?
Which areas did the Vikings raid?
The Vikings originated from modern-day Germany.
The Vikings originated from modern-day Germany.
False
Who is known for discovering Greenland?
Who is known for discovering Greenland?
Erik the Red
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the hall of Odin where warriors who die in battle live until ______.
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the hall of Odin where warriors who die in battle live until ______.
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Match the Viking figures with their contributions:
Match the Viking figures with their contributions:
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Which of the following is NOT a domain of the Norse god Thor?
Which of the following is NOT a domain of the Norse god Thor?
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The Viking Age lasted from approximately 793 AD to 1066 AD.
The Viking Age lasted from approximately 793 AD to 1066 AD.
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What is Old Norse Paganism focused on?
What is Old Norse Paganism focused on?
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What significant event in 313 AD contributed to the spread of Christianity in Europe?
What significant event in 313 AD contributed to the spread of Christianity in Europe?
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The Bubonic plague was primarily spread through respiratory droplets.
The Bubonic plague was primarily spread through respiratory droplets.
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What is the Bushido code?
What is the Bushido code?
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The three forms of the Black Death are the Bubonic, Pneumonic, and __________ plague.
The three forms of the Black Death are the Bubonic, Pneumonic, and __________ plague.
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Which of the following islands is NOT one of the Four Main Islands of Japan?
Which of the following islands is NOT one of the Four Main Islands of Japan?
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Firearms were widely adopted during the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan.
Firearms were widely adopted during the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan.
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What was the primary purpose of a pirate?
What was the primary purpose of a pirate?
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The battle that marked the end of the Viking Age was the Battle of __________.
The battle that marked the end of the Viking Age was the Battle of __________.
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Match the following figures with their contributions to piracy:
Match the following figures with their contributions to piracy:
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What characterized the Golden Age of Piracy?
What characterized the Golden Age of Piracy?
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Privateers were pirates who operated with government authorization.
Privateers were pirates who operated with government authorization.
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Which plague form is characterized by swollen lymph nodes?
Which plague form is characterized by swollen lymph nodes?
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The __________ Shogunate was known for its period of stability and isolationist policies.
The __________ Shogunate was known for its period of stability and isolationist policies.
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Which age is referred to as the beginning of the Viking Age?
Which age is referred to as the beginning of the Viking Age?
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Study Notes
Viking Age and Norse Mythology
- Originated in Scandinavia (modern-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark).
- Raided England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Mediterranean, and North Africa. Key raids included Lindisfarne (793 AD).
- Traded with Byzantine Empire, Baghdad, and Central Asia (via Volga River), as well as across Europe.
- Discovered Greenland (Erik the Red) and North America (Leif Erikson) around 1000 AD.
- Valhalla: Hall in Asgard for warriors who die in battle (Einherjar).
- Viking Age lasted from 793 AD to 1066 AD (Battle of Stamford Bridge).
- Famous for raiding, advanced shipbuilding (longboats), exploration, and trade/cultural exchange.
- Norse religion: Old Norse Paganism, worshipping gods like Odin, Thor, Freyja.
- Key Norse Gods:
- Odin (wisdom, war, poetry)
- Thor (thunder, storms, protection)
- Loki (trickster)
- Freyja (love, beauty, fertility)
- Tyr (war, justice)
- Key Viking Figures:
- Erik the Red (Greenland)
- Leif Erikson (North America)
- Rollo (Normandy in France)
- Canute the Great (England, Denmark, Norway)
- Harald Hardrada (fought at Stamford Bridge)
Medieval Europe and the Black Death
- Rise of Christianity in Europe due to Roman Empire's adoption, missionary efforts, and military campaigns.
- Black Death: Bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic forms caused by bacteria transmitted by fleas.
- Symptoms: Fever, chills, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes (buboes), skin turning black.
- Spread through fleas on rats, airborne transmission, and contact.
- Treatments were ineffective, relying on bloodletting, herbal remedies, and prayer.
Feudal Japan
- Four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku.
- Bushido: Samurai code of loyalty, courage, and discipline.
- Key Shogunates and timeframes:
- Kamakura Shogunate (1185–1333)
- Ashikaga Shogunate (1336–1573)
- Tokugawa Shogunate (1603–1868)
- Samurai: Warrior class, loyal to daimyo (lords). Skilled in martial arts, following Bushido, and serving as military and administrative leaders.
- Feudal Japanese Religion:
- Shinto (indigenous, kami)
- Zen Buddhism (meditation, self-discipline)
- Firearms were not generally used in feudal Japan due to the Tokugawa Shogunate's bans.
Battles and Other Historical Facts
- Battle of Stamford Bridge (1066): Viking invasion of England, ending the Viking Age.
- Lindisfarne (793): Starting point of the Viking Age.
- Viking longboats: Shallow drafts, speed, and durability for river and ocean travel.
Pirates
- Golden Age of Piracy: Roughly 1650-1730, peak pirate activity especially in the Caribbean, West Africa, and Indian Ocean.
- Types of pirates: Buccaneers (Caribbean), Privateers (government-sanctioned), Corsairs (Mediterranean), Freebooters (no country allegiances), Filibusters (Caribbean term).
- Key pirates:
- Blackbeard (Edward Teach)
- Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart)
- Anne Bonny and Mary Read
- Henry Morgan
- Captain Kidd (William Kidd)
- Calico Jack (John Rackham)
- Pirates are robbers and violent criminals at sea, operating outside of the law. They attacked ships and coastal towns for plunder.
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Test your knowledge on the Viking Age, including key figures, raids, and the Norse pantheon. Explore their explorations, cultural exchanges, and the significance of Valhalla in Norse mythology. Dive into the history of the Vikings from 793 AD to 1066 AD and discover the gods they worshipped.
