Question

What three main areas did the vikings settle in?

a) North America, Africa, India
b) Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean
c) Australia, South America, Southeast Asia
d) England, France, Spain

Answer 1

The Vikings settled in North America, Iceland, and France.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Vikings settled in three main areas:

1. North America: The Vikings briefly established a settlement in present-day Newfoundland, Canada, around the start of the eleventh century, becoming the first Europeans to reach North America.
2. Iceland: The Vikings colonized and settled in Iceland, which was previously uninhabited when they arrived.
3. France: The Vikings settled in northern France, establishing the duchy of Normandy in 911. They also established settlements throughout the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Ireland.