Impact of Environment and Politics on Viking Trade

The video explores how environmental and political factors influenced trade during the Viking Age, using a Viking ring as a case study. It discusses the political context of the time, including the Byzantine, Abbasid, and Carolingian empires, and how these influenced trade relationships. The video also examines the environmental factors, such as climate and geography, that affected the types of goods traded and the trade routes used. The emergence of trade centers along these routes is also highlighted.

What was the significance of the ring found in Beka, Sweden?

• It was made entirely of gold.

• It was used as a currency.

• It had an Arabic inscription, suggesting foreign origin.

• It was found in a Viking ship.

Which empire was known for speaking and writing in Arabic during the Viking Age?

• Carolingian Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

What role did political relationships play in Viking trade?

• They were irrelevant to trade.

• They only affected local trade.

• They determined trade partners.

• They had no impact.

Which empire did the Vikings have ongoing conflicts with, affecting trade?

• Byzantine Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Carolingian Empire

Why did the Vikings engage in long-distance trade?

• To conquer new territories.

• To acquire luxury goods not available locally.

• To establish new settlements.

• To spread their religion.

What unique resources did the Vikings trade due to their climate?

• Gold and silver

• Spices and silk

• Timber, furs, and amber

• Cotton and wool

Which of the following was NOT a luxury item traded by the Vikings?

• Silk

• Glass

• Amber

• Iron

What was a major reason for the Vikings' trade with the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Demand for luxury goods

• Proximity to Scandinavia

• Political alliance

• Shared religious beliefs

How did the Vikings' environment influence their trade routes?

• They avoided water routes.

• They traveled through deserts.

• They relied on river systems.

• They used mountain passes.

Which cities developed along the Viking trade routes?

• Rome and Athens

• Paris and London

• Cairo and Baghdad

• Novgorod and Kiev