Who were the Vikings, and what did they do?

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Kymani Bartlett

Social Studies

19 January, 09:14

Who were the Vikings, and what did they do?

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Leonel Manning · Answer 1

The Vikings came from three countries of Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The name 'Viking' comes from a language called 'Old Norse ' and means 'a pirate raid'. People who went off raiding in ships were said to be 'going Viking'.

Anastasia Ayers · Answer 2

The Vikings came from three countries of Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The name 'Viking' comes from a language called 'Old Norse' and means 'a pirate raid'. People who went off raiding in ships were said to be 'going Viking'. The Viking age in European history was about AD 700 to 1100.