Year 4 - The Vikings

Which group of people invaded and controlled Britain just before the Vikings?

• The Romans

• The Anglo-Saxons

• The Normans

• The barbarians

How did the Vikings travel long distances to explore and invade other countries?

• On the land by marching

• In the air with hot air balloons

• On the sea by steam ship

• On the sea by longship

How did the Vikings make butter?

• By churning full-fat milk or cream

• By mixing eggs, flour and water

• By mixing eggs and flour and baking it

• By freezing an egg mixture

How did the Vikings keep themselves warm on long sea voyages?

• By rowing hard.

• By wearing clothing that made them warm.

• By wearing clothing that insulated them from the cold.

• By lighting a fire.

What made the Vikings' ships float?

• They were very light weight.

• They weren't very deep.

• They were made from wood.

• They were hollow.

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Italy

• Scandinavia

• Scotland

• Germany

When did the Vikings first invade Britain?

• AD 893

• AD 693

• AD 793

• AD 593

Which place did the Vikings first attack in Britain?

• The monastery at Lindesfarne on the English coast.

• The castle at Dover on the English coast.

• The port of Hastings on the English coast.

• The castle at Bamburgh on the English coast.

Why did the Vikings invade Britain? Choose two answers.

• Their home was overcrowded and Britain had more room.

• They were fed up with being snowed on and they liked the idea of being rained on.

• They needed to build lots of sailing ships and there weren't enough trees where they lived.

• They were mainly farmers and Britain had more fertile soil.

Which famous events happened in 1066? Choose two answers.

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of Hastings

• King Harold received an arrow in his eye.

• William the Conqueror received an arrow in his eye.