Vikings

When were Vikings First Founded?

• 200AD

• 450AD

• 570AD

• 800AD

When Did the Vikings get wiped out?

• 1088

• 1056

• 1066

• 1064

Vikings used the Norwegian Sea and Baltic Sea for what?

• Fishing

• Sea routes to the south

• Treasure Hunting

• Surprise Attacks

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.

Where did the Vikings originate?

• Northern Africa
• Northern Asia
• Northern Europe

Which words best describe the Vikings?

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

What is the name of the most violent Viking warriors?

• Vikings

• Berserkers

• Psychos

• Warriors

THREE reasons Vikings sailed the ocean (PICK 3)

• Exploration (find new lands)

• Meet new people in new lands

• Trade

• Raid/Warfare

• To sail their longships

There is archaeological evidence that Vikings reached what city, the center of the Islamic Empire?

• Baghdad

• Syria

• Greenland

• Sweden

The Vikings used long stories called ___________________ to teach about geography, navigation, and history.

• legends
• runes
• sagas