Viking History Quiz

In which year did the Vikings first arrive in Britain?

• 654 AD

• 787 AD

• 985 AD

• 762 AD

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark

• Norway, Denmark, Germany

• Scotland, France, Denmark

• Sweden, Norway, Germany

What was the name of the treaty signed by King Alfred the Great to govern the Vikings' settlement in England?

• Norman Conquest

• Viking Treaty

• Jorvik Accord

• Danelaw

What was the name of the Viking leader who invaded England with the 'Great Heathen Army'?

• Ragnar Lodbrok

• Erik the Red

• Eric Liefson

• Ivar the Boneless

What was the name of the Viking settlement formed in York, UK?

• Folkvangr

• Jorvik

• Stamford Bridge

• Valhalla

What was the name of the Viking leader who was reportedly executed by Ella of Northumbria by being thrown into a pit of snakes, leading to his son seeking revenge?

• Ragnar Lodbrok

• Erik the Red

• Bjorn Ironside

• Ivar the Boneless

What was the name of the Norse explorer who was the son of Erik the Red and established a settlement in 'Vinland' and was also the first European to reach America?

• Ragnar Lodbrok

• Erik the Red

• Bjorn Ironside

• Leif Erikson

Which King signed the treaty ('Danelaw') to allow the Vikings to settle in England?

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Alfred the Great

• Harold

What were the ships the Vikings travelled in called?

• Longships

• Shortships

• Starships

• Wideships

ENQUIRY QUESTION:

How did the Vikings change Britain?

Think about trading with others (gold and silver), new farming techniques, introducing words to our language (such as 'egg' and sky) and their stories about their gods and heroes