Viking Voyage

What was the primary purpose of Viking raids?

• Acquire wealth through plundering and trading

• Promote cultural exchange through art and literature

• Spread Christianity through missionary work

• Establish diplomatic relations with other kingdoms

Which Norse god was known as the god of thunder?

• Thor

• Freyr

• Loki

• Odin

What type of ship did the Vikings use for their long-distance travels?

• Rowboats

• Canoe

• Yacht

• Longships

Where did the Vikings explore and establish settlements?

• Asia

• Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, British Isles

• Africa

• Australia

What were some key features of Viking settlements?

• Longhouses, defensive structures, shipyards, trading posts

• Stonehenge, pyramids, colosseum

• Roundhouses, watchtowers, fishing docks

• Tents, windmills, castles

What valuable items did the Vikings trade?

• furs, amber, silver, slaves

• spices

• gold

• silk

Who was the ruler of the gods in Norse mythology?

• Thor

• Loki

• Freyja

• Odin

How did the Vikings navigate the seas during their explorations?

• Magnetic compasses

• Landmarks, sun compasses, stars, and ocean currents

• Satellite imagery

• GPS technology

What role did women play in Viking society?

• Women in Viking society were not allowed to participate in trade or battles

• Women in Viking society were not involved in any significant activities

• Women in Viking society only focused on domestic tasks

• Women in Viking society played roles in managing households, participating in trade, and sometimes even fighting in battles.

What was the significance of the Viking Age?

• The Viking Age was significant for the development of modern democracy

• The Viking Age was significant for the invention of the printing press

• The Viking Age was significant for the expansion of trade routes, exploration of new lands, establishment of settlements, and cultural exchange between different regions.

• The Viking Age was significant for technological advancements in agriculture