Vikings

Where did the Vikings originate?

• Northern Africa
• Northern Asia
• Northern Europe

Which words best describe the Vikings?

• Academic & Political
• Conquerors & Peaceful
• Invaders & Settlers

Why were Viking longships so effective?

• They could carry a lot of loot from raids.
• They could travel in shallow water and were extremely fast.
• They were unsinkable due to their materials.

Vikings were ___________________.

• atheists
• monotheistic
• polytheistic

What occupation did most Vikings have in their homeland?

• farmers
• leaders
• soldiers

Which part of the world was not visited by the Vikings?

• England
• Asia
• North America
• South America

What is one reason Vikings left Scandinavia?

• spread Christianity
• Overcrowding
• Plague
• Looking for new languages

Which of the following describes Viking religion?

• Converted to Christianity after Clovis died
• Worshiped many gods such as Odin, Thor, Loki and Freya
• Followed Islam
• Worshiped the same gods as the Egyptians

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