The Viking Age

What term was used by the Europeans to refer to the people who went out to sea?

• Northmen

• Danes

• Rus

• Vikings

What is the meaning of the term 'Viking'?

• Raiding

• Trading

• Exploring

• Settling

What was the act and associated profession of the Vikings?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Raiding

• Trading

Which region did the Vikings settle in and establish the Danelaw?

• England

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales

Where did the Vikings establish a quasi-democratic island assembly?

• Iceland

• Greenland

• Faroe Islands

• Orkney Islands

What was the main reason for the Vikings to raid monasteries?

• To acquire religious artifacts

• To spread fear among the Europeans

• To capture monks and sell them as slaves

• To establish dominance over the Christian world

What was the impact of Christianity on the Viking Age?

• It led to the end of Viking raids

• It resulted in the conversion of Vikings to Christianity

• It facilitated the consolidation of power among local leaders

• It caused a decline in Viking shipbuilding

Which country did the Normans, descendants of Vikings, establish?

• France

• England

• Norway

• Denmark

What was the main reason for Vikings to sail to the British Isles?

• To establish trade routes

• To conquer new lands

• To convert the locals to Norse mythology

• To escape harsh Scandinavian winters

What was the significance of the Viking Age in European history?

• It led to the downfall of European kingdoms

• It resulted in the spread of Norse culture and language

• It brought about significant changes in politics, economics, and culture

• It had no lasting impact on European society