Vikings

Where did the Vikings originate?

• Northern Africa
• Northern Asia
• Northern Europe

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 occupation did most Vikings have in their homeland?

• farmers
• leaders
• soldiers

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

• legends
• runes
• sagas

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

• Asgard
• Mt. Olympus
• Parthenon

Many Viking families told stories, or _____, about heroic Vikings that were later written down.

• artistry

• destiny

• sagas

• unearthed

Who was the head Viking god?

• Odin
• Thor
• Frost Giants
• Loki

How did the Vikings travel?

• longships
• kayaks
• cars
• donkeys

Where were the Vikings from?

• England
• Scandinavia
• North America
• Rome

What is a berskerker?

• A really good cook
• A crazy fighter
• A big boat
• A dog