Viking & Anglo-Saxon Quiz

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

• B. Warriors from Scandinavia

• D. Explorers from Italy

• A. A group of people from Spain

• C. Early settlers from Germany and Denmark

Which famous battle in 1066 marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era?

• D. The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• A. The Battle of Hastings

• B. The Battle of Waterloo

• C. The Battle of Agincourt

What was a longship?

• A. A type of Viking boat used for raiding and exploring

• B. A large house where Anglo-Saxons lived

• C. A weapon used by Anglo-Saxon warriors

• D. A type of farming tool

Which of these was a Viking god?

• D. Mars

• C. Osiris

• B. Thor

• A. Zeus

Where did the Vikings come from?

• A. Africa

• B. The Americas

• C. Scandinavia

• D. Australia

What was the primary religion of the Anglo-Saxons before they converted to Christianity?

• D. Judaism

• B. Paganism

• A. Islam

• C. Buddhism

Which of the following is a famous Viking explorer?

• D. Ferdinand Magellan

• C. Marco Polo

• B. Erik the Red

• A. Christopher Columbus

What did the Anglo-Saxons use to write before the Latin alphabet was introduced?

• B. Runes

• A. Hieroglyphics

• C. Pictograms

• D. Cuneiform

Why did the Vikings raid other lands?

• C. To spread their religion

• A. To find new places to live

• D. All of the above

• B. For treasure and resources

Which king is famous for his resistance against the Viking invasions in England?

• C. King Alfred the Great

• A. King Arthur

• D. King Richard the Lionheart

• B. King Henry VIII