Norse Ships Quiz

What was the key factor behind the success of Viking longships?

• Their heavy construction

• Their lack of maneuverability

• Their light and economic construction

• Their large vertical keel

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What was the purpose of the dragon-headed longships?

• To carry troops for hit-and-run attacks

• To engage in trade networks

• To explore new lands

• To transport cargo

What type of ship facilitated the colonization of Iceland, Greenland, and America?

• Drekar

• Knarr

• Frankish vessel

• Longship

How did Viking shipbuilders give shape to the hull of their ships?

• By fastening boards with iron nails

• By using a broad ax to split oak tree trunks

• By adding crossbeams to provide a deck

• By building an inner skeleton

What did the Vikings use to steer their ships?

Where were the famous Viking ship discoveries of Gokstad and Oseberg made?

• Norway

• Iceland

• Greenland

• England

What was the major revelation from the Skuldelev ship excavations?

• The discovery of nine wrecked medieval ships

• The use of iron nails in ship construction

• The variety of vessels, including longships and cargo ships

• The presence of a major shipyard in Dublin

What was the most striking discovery during the expansion of Roskilde's waterfront museum?

• A towered ship with gold and silver figures

• A 119-foot longship with room for 72 oars

• A sunstone used for navigation

• A small wooden disk used for navigation