What was the most feared pirate group in the 11th century?
Vikings
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Who was known as the "Red Orm" and became a legendary Viking raider in the 11th century?
Orm the Red
- "The Long Ships" by Frans G. Bengtsson
Which region did the pirate Cnut the Great rule in the 11th century?
North Sea
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What type of ships were commonly used by 11th-century pirates for their raids?
Longships
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Who was the famous female pirate from the 11th century who led the siege of Saint Brélade's Church on the Channel Island of Jersey?
Lūdvīgs Sigga
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Which Viking pirate was known for attacking Paris in 885 AD and later became the Duke of Normandy?
Rollo
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In the 11th century, which city in Ireland was targeted by Norse Vikings like Thorgest and Turgesius for its wealth and strategic location?
Dublin
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During the 11th century, which Mediterranean city was frequently raided by Muslim pirates from North Africa?
Palermo
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What is the term for the pirate activity known as "corsairing" that was prevalent in the 11th century Mediterranean?
Privateering
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Which 11th-century pirate established an independent pirate stronghold at Limerick in Ireland and was considered one of the most successful pirates of his time?
Harald Hardrada
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Who was the famous Viking pirate from the 11th century who raided and settled in what is now Russia, establishing the Kievan Rus state?
Rurik
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Which Byzantine emperor battled against Arab pirates in the 11th century using a fleet equipped with Greek fire?
Constantine IX Monomachos
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What is the name of the channel near modern-day Denmark that was a key waterway for 11th-century Viking pirate expeditions?
Skagerrak
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In the 11th century, what crucial technology enabled Viking pirates to navigate the seas and raid distant lands more effectively?
Sun Compass
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Which pirate leader from the 11th century is credited with establishing the Varangian Guard in Constantinople and serving as a highly skilled Byzantine military unit?
Hastein
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Who was the prominent Islamic pirate commandant from the 11th century who ruled fleets from bases in Italy and North Africa, conducting attacks across the Mediterranean?
Ibn al-Munqidh
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What practice did 11th-century Norse pirates like Erik the Red engage in, where they temporarily settled in newly discovered lands before returning to their home territories?
Exploration
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Which medieval city in England was the target of frequent pirate raids in the 11th century due to its wealth and trading opportunities?
Bristol
- British Archaeology Magazine
Who was the famous Persian pirate from the 11th century who terrorized the coastlines of the Arabian Sea, particularly targeting ships of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Munsif Ibn Mughith
- Encyclopedia Iranica
Which 11th-century pirate leader became notorious for ambushing ships off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula and demanding hefty ransoms for their release?
Alfnum Ibn Humaid
- The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Exploration