I WONDER - What Was The Impact Of Viking Raids?

The Vikings were not just raiders but explorers who traveled as far as the Mediterranean and even reached America long before Columbus. Their expeditions led to the formation of new kingdoms, such as the Dane Law in England. They mingled with various cultures, leaving a lasting impact on languages, fashion, and culinary practices. The Vikings were like ancient trendsetters, influencing how people spoke, dressed, and cooked.

Which regions did the Vikings explore beyond their nearby coasts?

• The Mediterranean and America

• Only the nearby coasts

• Australia and Antarctica

• Asia and Africa

What is a significant aspect of Viking exploration?

• They avoided contact with other cultures

• They only traveled during the summer

• They reached America long before Columbus

• They primarily focused on land exploration

What was one of the new kingdoms formed due to Viking actions?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Dane Law in England

How did the Vikings influence the cultures they mingled with?

• They built large monuments

• They established new trade routes

• They influenced languages, fashion, and culinary practices

• They introduced new religions

In what way did the Vikings act as trendsetters?

• By establishing new educational systems

• By inventing new technologies

• By influencing how people talked, dressed, and cooked

• By creating new forms of government