Quiz on the Battle of Hastings, Vikings, and Geography of Scandinavia

What were the primary forces of each side in the Battle of Hastings?

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What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• A) 1065

• B) 1066

• C) 1070

• D) 1075

What bodies of water surround Scandinavia?

• A) The Mediterranean Sea

• B) The Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea

• C) The Red Sea

• D) The Indian Ocean

What are the major countries that make up Scandinavia?

• A) Norway, Sweden, Denmark

• B) Iceland, Finland, Denmark

• C) Norway, Finland, Sweden

• D) Norway, Sweden, Iceland

What natural feature dominates much of the landscape of Scandinavia?

• A) Mountains

• B) Deserts

• C) Rainforests

• D) Plains

Which Scandinavian country is known for its fjords?

• A) Norway

• B) Sweden

• C) Denmark

• D) Finland

How did Harold Godwinson, the King of England, die during the battle?

• A) Poisoned

• B) Arrow to the eye

• C) Beheaded

• D) Fell from his horse

How did William, Duke of Normandy, become known as William the Conqueror?

• A) By defeating Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge

• B) By conquering England at the Battle of Hastings

• C) By uniting Normandy and England under his rule

• D) By defeating Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Hastings

What impact did the Vikings have on the regions they raided and settled?

• A) They introduced advanced agricultural techniques

• B) They established peaceful trade relations

• C) They brought about political stability

• D) They influenced language, culture, and place names

What were longships and how were they important to the Vikings?

• A) Longships were large Viking homes used for travel and trade

• B) Longships were fast, maneuverable ships used for exploration, trade, and warfare

• C) Longships were Viking burial boats used to send the deceased to the afterlife

• D) Longships were Viking temples used for religious ceremonies