Compare And Contrast Vikings And Aztecs

Between A.D. 800 and the 11th century, the Aztecs and Vikings were great conquers who have not been forgotten. While the Vikings and Aztecs are somewhat similar in their religions and economics, the two migrations are very different in their geographical locations and their skills, but both made great impacts on their surroundings. Both the Aztecs and the Vikings are polytheistic, which means they believe in many different gods instead of just one. The Vikings are believed to be mostly pagan, however they “had many gods, and it was no problem for them to accept the Christian god.” Along with all their other gods, the also believed in the one Christian god. One of the qualities the Aztecs are known for is their belief in multiple gods. The …show more content…
It is known that the Vikings mostly populated Sweden, Norway, Scandinavia, Denmark, and the coast of Europe. They tended to be located near “water, healthy soil, and excellent farmlands.” Their location helped them become skilled in shipbuilding, mainly multi-oared boats, which greatly benefited them. The Vikings may have been located near areas around Europe, but the Aztecs were on a completely different continent. They were located in Mexico, and their capital was modern day Mexico City. One of their main skills, that greatly impacted them and other areas, was their ability to conquer other areas near them. They could quickly and violently take other areas they wanted without a problem. Their choice of location caused them to become skilled builders. They would build “aqueducts, pyramids, temples, causeways, and chinampas.” The geographical locations and the skills of the Vikings and the Aztecs caused many differences in the two migrations. Through history, the Vikings and the Aztecs have made a huge impact on the areas surrounding them. Their similar religious and economic views and their different geographical locations and skills caused an impact on others and themselves that will never be