Viking Legacy
The lasting impact of the Vikings on European culture, language, law, and the development of kingdoms.
Key Questions
- 1What lasting impact did the Vikings have on the places they settled?
- 2How did Viking culture blend with the cultures they encountered?
- 3Why do the Vikings continue to fascinate people today?
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