U9: Lesson 3 Mastery Check European Nation Building

What does the word 'Viking' literally mean in Old Norse?

• Explorer

• Pirate raid

• Warrior

• Ship builder

Which area did the Vikings originate from?

• Germany

• Russia

• Scandinavia

• France

What was the primary material Vikings' berserkers wore during raids?

• Wool cloaks

• Animal skins

• Silk robes

• Iron armor

Who was the first King of England recognized in 927?

• Edward the Confessor

• Alfred the Great

• William the Conqueror

• Æthelstan

What significant document did King John sign in 1215?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Versailles

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

Which battle in 1066 led to Norman control over England?

• Battle of Orleans

• Battle of Agincourt

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Runnymede

What was the primary weapon that gave the English an advantage in the early Hundred Years' War?

• Longbow

• Crossbow

• Spear

• Sword

Who claimed to hear divine voices and helped lead France during the Hundred Years' War?

• Charles the Mad

• King Henry V

• Joan of Arc

• William the Conqueror

What was the main reason for the Hundred Years' War?

• Claims over territories

• Religious differences

• Economic sanctions

• Political alliances

Which empire ruled Spain before the Reconquista?

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate