Vikings Knowledge Check

Where did the Vikings originate from?

• Scandinavia

• Asia

• Africa

• America

What three countries make up Scandinavia?

• Denmark, Ice land,Norway
• Denmark, Sweden, England
• Sweden, Denmark, Norway
• Norway, Ireland, Sweeden

What does the word "Viking" mean?

• Seaman

• Pirate raid

• Traveller

• Explorer

Which words best describe the Vikings?

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

The Vikings were the earliest known Europeans to set foot on which continent?

• North America
• Greenland
• South America
• Asia

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.

What were the Viking homes like in their homeland?

• many palaces
• marble columns and arches
• mud, stone, and wood

Vikings were ___________________.

• atheists (did not believe in a god)

• monotheistic (believed in one god)

• polytheistic (believed in multiple gods)

What religion were the Vikings?

• Christians

• Muslims

• Athiests

• Pagans

Vikings believed their gods all lived in a place called _______________________.

• Asgard
• Mt. Olympus
• Parthenon