The Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons Quiz

In what region of Europe did the Vikings live during the Middle Ages?

• Northern

• Sourthern

• Eastern

• Western

Which present day countries did the Vikings originally settle in? (Choose all that apply)

• Denmark

• Sweden

• Norway

• Iceland

Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are referred to as what?

• Scandinavia

• Danelaw

• The Holy Roman Empire

• Saxony

What does the word Viking actually mean in old Norse?

• To raid

• To sail

• To explore

• To fight

Which places were Vikings known for raiding? (Choose all that apply)

• Villages

• Monasteries

• Castles

• Harbors

Over time, Vikings expanded to many areas EXCEPT which choice below?

• The Byzantine Empire

• Portions of Great Britain

• Russia

• Northern France

Who defeated the Vikings in 1066?

• The English

• The Moors

• The Franks

• The Byzantines

What was the major reason why the Viking age came to an end?

• Christianity

• Too frequent of raiding

• Invasions from the Muslim world

• Infighting between Viking groups

What were Vikings most famous for?

• Their ships

• Their mythology

• Their fighting nature

• Their education system

Viking long ships were...

• Narrow and designed for speed

• Wide to hold many soldiers

• Sturdy to protect against attacks

• Able to be used for housing