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Vikings Myth Busters

Authored by Candice Esquivel

History, Social Studies

2nd - 5th Grade

Used 8+ times

Vikings Myth Busters
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Vikings wore helmets with animal horns.

True

Myth

Answer explanation

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During the Viking age, helmets were typically fairly simple: a bowl with a prominent nose guard.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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All Viking men were warriors, who's job was to raid other lands.

True

Myth

Answer explanation

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Some vikings did sail and raid other lands, but most were also farmers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Vikings were excellent shipbuilders.

Truth

Myth

Answer explanation

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The Vikings were brilliant at making boats and ships.

Their longboats could fit 60 people in at a time!

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Vikings smelled bad, and they rarely took baths.

Truth

Myth

Answer explanation

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Vikings bathed once a week, which was more than other European communities.

They also designed tweezers, combs, and razors to groom themselves.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Thor was the most popular Norse God that the Vikings worshipped.

True

Myth

Answer explanation

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The Vikings believed in many gods, including Thor, the god of thunder.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Vikings wore animal skins.

True

Myth

Answer explanation

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Vikings wore robes and gowns made of wool and animal leather to keep them warm.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Vikings ate mostly plant-based foods that they grew on their farms.

True

Myth

Answer explanation

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Vikings ate animal flesh, fish, and grains that they harvested.

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