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Fierce warriors. they were a seafaring race from the scandinavian countries |
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where do the vikings come from |
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Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, sweden, and norway |
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vikings were also known as... |
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what period were the vikings attacking large parts of europe |
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what were the favorite targets of the vikings |
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Seacoast towns, churches, and monasteries |
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ships that vikings used to attack. they were successful because they were double sided |
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the fiercest viking warriors |
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what areas did vikings attack |
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name of the viking letters |
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what materials did vikings write on |
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why did the vikings quit using their written language |
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they converted to christianity |
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who is erik the red and why is he famous |
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he is lief erickson's dad. he discovered Greenland |
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Erik the red's son. he discovered vinland |
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the land that leif erickson discovered |
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what proof is there that vikings landed in noth america |
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tools and writings were found |
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what brought viking raids to an end |
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they became christian and peaceful |
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