Volga vikings

• What is the name of the river that Viking traders sailed up?

  River Neva
• Who built Staraya Ladoga?

  Vikings
• What settlements did Slavic Europe create along the river systems?

  • Small settlements
  • Along the Dnieper, Volkhov, and Volga rivers
• What did traders do with supplies along the river?

  Stored repair boats and picked up supplies
• What name did the Vikings give to the Rus?


  'The Rus'
• When did Viking presence become well-established?

  In the 800s
• What did Vikings control along the river?

  Towns along the river
• What minority did the Vikings represent in these lands?

  A tiny minority
• What did Vikings do to the local population?

  They took slaves from the local population
• What did Vikings eventually start doing with slaves?

  Marrying slaves and having children
• Who built Novgorod?

  Rurik
• When was Novgorod built?

  In 860
• What significant change occurred in 988?

  Viking ruler converted to Christianity
• Who did the Viking ruler marry in 988?

  The Byzantine Emperor's sister
• What influence did the Byzantine Empire have on Slavic Europe?

  It introduced Greek alphabet and culture
• What were the cultural influences from the Byzantine Empire on Slavic Europe?

  • Greek alphabet
  • Byzantine law
  • Political style
  • Education
  • Music and literature
• What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

  Constantinople
• What goods were available in Constantinople?

  Wine, olive oil, silk, fruit, spices, quartz
• When did Vikings first visit Constantinople?

  In 839
• How were relations between Vikings and Byzantines described?

  Fairly friendly
• When did Vikings start attacking from?

  In 860
• What was the outcome of Viking attacks?

  They lost but could still attack
• What were the key factors in Viking expansion and influence?

  • Trade routes established
  • Military conquests
  • Cultural exchanges with Byzantines
  • Integration with local populations
• What was the significance of the year 860 for Vikings?

  It marked the founding of Novgorod
• What did the Vikings do to maintain their influence in Slavic Europe?

  They established trade and cultural ties
• How did the Vikings adapt to the cultures they encountered?

  By marrying into local populations
• What was the primary reason for Viking exploration?

  To find new trade routes
• What was the impact of Viking raids on Europe?

  They led to increased fortifications
• What role did geography play in Viking expansion?

  It provided access to rivers and seas
• What was the Viking's primary mode of transportation?

  Longships
• How did Viking longships contribute to their success?

  They were fast and versatile
• What was the significance of Viking trade networks?

  They connected various cultures and economies
• What was the Viking's primary source of wealth?

  Trade and raiding
• What was the cultural legacy of the Vikings in Europe?

  Influence on language, art, and governance
• How did Viking society structure influence their expansion?

  It encouraged exploration and trade
• What was the Viking's approach to religion?

  Polytheistic beliefs
• How did the Vikings view their gods?

  As powerful and influential beings
• What was the impact of Christianity on Viking culture?

  It led to significant cultural changes
• What was the Viking's primary method of governance?

  Chieftain system
• How did the Viking chieftains gain power?

  Through wealth and military success