The Last of the Vikings

Where does the modern phrase "going berserk" come from?

• Ancient Roman Gladiators

• Viking Warriors

• Samurai Warriors

• Medieval Knights

What were the Berserkers known for?

• Immense strength and courage

• Advanced weaponry

• Diplomatic skills

• Architectural knowledge

According to some sagas, what did the Berserkers take on the spirit and form of?

• Wolves

• Bears

• Eagles

• Lions

What unusual behavior did the Berserkers exhibit during battle?

• Singing songs

• Foaming at the mouth and gnawing on their shields

• Dancing

• Painting their faces

What is the believed origin of the word "Berserker"?

• Bear coat

• Wolf skin

• Eagle feather

• Lion mane

Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for the Berserkers' behavior?

• Self-induced hysteria

• Epilepsy/mental illness

• Hallucinogenic mushrooms

• Advanced training techniques

According to ethnobotanists, which plant is most likely associated with the Berserkers' behavior?

• Henbane

• Belladonna

• Mandrake

• Foxglove

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the end of the Viking Age?

• Introduction of Christianity

• Discovery of America

• Invention of the printing press

• Industrial Revolution

What event is generally regarded as the final blow that brought the Viking Age to an end?

• The death of Viking King Harald Hadrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066

• The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215

• The fall of the Roman Empire in 476

• The start of the Renaissance in the 14th century

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the end of the Viking Age?

• Professional enemy soldiers

• Migration and settlement of Vikings in other lands

• Introduction of Christianity

• The Black Death