Vikings Quiz L1

What was the homeland of the Vikings?

• Germany

• Scandinavia

• France

• Russia

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

• Farmers and settlers

• Traders and shipbuilders

• Artists and musicians

• Scientists and teachers

How did the Vikings travel to other regions?

• By foot across land

• By sea in their longships

• By horseback

When the father died Viking families...

• The family had to move to a new village

• The younger sons and daughters had to find their own land

• The eldest son had to learn new skills

• The family received extra help from the community

What does the word 'Viking' mean?

• A peaceful trader

• A skilled sailor

• A raid and going raiding

• A community leader

Why were the Vikings known as great travellers and explorers?

• They were searching for new farming techniques

• They were escaping from their homeland

• They sailed their longships along coasts and rivers of Europe looking for trade and raid places

• They were invited by other countries

Why did the Vikings often raid and invade England?

• It was close to Scandinavia

• It was a poor and isolated country

• It was a rich country and easy to reach by boat

• They were allies with the Anglo-Saxons

What was Lindisfarne known for in the sixth century?

• It was a famous battlefield.

• It was known for its rich monastery.

• It was the capital of Northumbria.

• It was a major Viking settlement.

What did the Vikings do when they raided the monastery at Lindisfarne in 793?

• They prayed at the monastery.

• They traded with the monks.

• They stole treasures and killed monks.

• They formed an alliance with the monks.

By what year had the Vikings conquered three out of four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

• 793

• 850

• 870

• 900