Why is “Viking” not simply an ethnic label?
It originally meant someone belonging to a single Scandinavian ethnic group.
It originally meant someone engaged in farming, herding or permanent migration.
It originally meant someone committed to pagan worship or resistance to Christianity.
It originally meant someone engaged in raiding, voyaging or overseas adventuring.
Flashcards for OCR AS Level History The Viking Age c.790–1066, covering the key terms and definitions you need to recall. 26 cards, matched to the OCR AS Level History (H105) specification.
