Vikings Quiz

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Southern Europe

• Modern Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)

• Eastern Asia

• North America

What were the boats called that the Vikings used to travel and raid?

• Canoes

• Galleons

• Longships

• Frigates

When did the Vikings first arrive in Britain?

• AD 850

• AD 787

• AD 866

• AD 878

What did the Vikings particularly like to raid?

• Castles

• Monasteries

• Markets

• Villages

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon king who managed to force the Vikings out of the South of England?

• King Alfred

• King Edward

• King Harold

• King William

What did Viking warriors often wear on their heads in battle?

• Horned helmets

• Leather or metal helmets

• No helmets

• Wooden helmets

What was the main weapon of a Viking warrior?

• Bow and arrow

• Spear

• Axe

• Sword

What did the Vikings believe would happen to brave warriors who died in battle?

• They would become kings

• They would go to Valhalla

• They would be forgotten

• They would turn into gods