A
What does neutral mean?
Not taking sides in international conflict
What is Scandinavia known for today?
It's a peaceful and prosperous country
What does uninhabitable mean?
Unable to support life
What is Sweden's capital built on?
14 islands
What is a self-ruling territory and is part of Denmark?
Greenland
What kind of farmland does Iceland have?
Fertile
What were the Vikings' ships called?
Long ships
What kind of animals do people in Iceland raise?
Cattle (cows) and sheep
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm
What do many people in Iceland grow?
Potatoes
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
What percent of Iceland's exports are fish?
70%
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
Who was the first European to reach North America?
Leif Eriksson
What is Scandinavia's standard of living?
Very high
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki
What is the capital of Sweden sometimes called?
The Floating City
What country has one of the longest coastlines in the world?
Norway
What three countries did not become independent until the 1900s?
Iceland, Norway, Finland
What are hot springs that shoot up hot water from the ground?
Geysers
When did the Vikings reach N. A.?
1000 A. D.
What were the groups (5) conquered by the Vikings?
British Isles, Northern France, Finland, parts of Germany, and parts of Russia.
When did the Vikings raid Europe and the Mediterranean?
The Middle Ages
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
When and where did the Vikings establish their first settlements?
Iceland - 800s and Greenland - 900s
Why did the Vikings' ships travel so fast?
They had lots of oars on each side and the front and back were identical.