Vikings Round Up

What was the name given to the boats used by The Vikings?

• Longships

• Longboats

• Shortboats

• Viking Ferry

What was the name given to the region from which Vikings originate?

• Scandinavia

• Europe

• Africa

• Norse

Scandinavia includes which three countries?

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
• Norway, Denmark, and Iceland
• Sweden, Iceland, and Finland
• Finland, Norway, and Denmark

Why did Vikings travel to other lands?

• For trade, exploration, and raiding.
• To attend weddings, funerals, and birthday parties.
• To study, teach, and conduct research.
• For vacation, sightseeing, and relaxation.

What were Viking houses made from?

• Wood
• Straw
• Metal
• Stone

What mode of transport did a Viking meeting hall replicate?

• Hot air balloon
• Steam train
• Horse-drawn carriage
• Longship

Who was the Viking god of war?

• Loki
• Thor
• Tyr
• Odin

True or False? Thursday is named after the god Thor.

• True
• False

What are Viking letters called?

• symbols
• glyphs
• characters
• runes

Which Viking king is linked to a famous symbol we use today?

• King Olaf Tryggvason
• King Erik the Red
• King Harald Bluetooth
• King Ragnar Lothbrok