Vikings

The area of Europe where the Vikings came from is now called

• the Netherlands
• Scandinavia
• North America
• England

The Vikings were best known for their great skill in

• singing and dancing
• studying and writing
• shipbuilding and sailing
• drawing and painting

Eric the Red was banished from Iceland and settled in 

• Norway
• Greenland
• Iceland
• Russia

The Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot in 

• Australia
• Africa
• South America
• North America

Greenland was given that name in order to 

• describe its clover fields
• honor Viking gods.
• emphasize its wide green plains
• attract settlers

Which of the following did Vikings NOT do on raids?

• Stole goods
• Destroyed Homes
• Force people to convert to their religion
• Burned Churches

Which of the following gave the Viking an advantage when attacking?

• Chariots
• Gunpowder
• Longships
• Large armies

What was the key to Vikings success in battle? 

• Their weapons
• Surprise attacks
• Their attitude
• Their armor

Another name for the Vikings are the Norsemen.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Vikings were considered fierce warriors.

• True
• False