CKLA Unit 6 Quest 1

Front

How do Vikings propel their longships?

Back

By rowing and using wind power.

Front

What characteristic of Viking longships allows them to sail across oceans without an engine?

Back

They are long and thin.

Front

What does Leif Erikson miss from his home?

Back

All of the above: The path that wove from his house down to the sea, his family dogs, and the smell of his mother's freshly cooked salmon.

Front

What continent did Leif Erikson and his crew end up on?

Back

North America.

Front

What name did Leif Erikson decide to call the new land he discovered?

Back

Vinland.

Front

What material were Viking longships primarily made of?

Back

Timber.

Front

What is the significance of Leif Erikson in history?

Back

He is known as one of the first Europeans to reach North America.

Front

What type of sail did Viking longships use?

Back

They used large rectangular sails.

Front

What were Viking longships designed for?

Back

They were designed for speed and agility in both open seas and shallow rivers.

Front

What is a longship?

Back

A type of ship used by the Vikings, known for its long, narrow shape.