Viking Travel Adventures

What type of ship did the Vikings use?

• Cargo ships

• Battleships

• Fishing trawlers

• Longships

What is a longship designed for?

• A longship is designed for agricultural transport.

• A longship is designed for maritime travel, raiding, trading, and exploration.

• A longship is designed for mountain travel.

• A longship is designed for freshwater fishing.

How many oars did a typical Viking longship have?

• 20 to 30 oars

• 5 to 8 oars

• 10 to 15 oars

• 40 to 50 oars

What materials were Viking longships made from?

• Oak wood, pine, ash, animal hides, and iron.

• Maple wood, rubber, wool, and aluminum

• Plastic, steel, cotton, and glass

• Cedar wood, bamboo, leather, and bronze

How did Vikings navigate at night?

• Using a compass and maps drawn on animal skins.

• Relying on landmarks visible from the shore.

• Vikings navigated at night using the North Star and other celestial bodies.

• By following river currents and wind patterns.

What did Vikings use to find their way using the stars?

• Sun dial and moon phases

• Map and compass

• Landmarks and terrain features

• Sun compass and the North Star

What is a compass?

• A compass is a device used for navigation that indicates direction.

• A compass is a tool for measuring temperature.

• A compass is a type of map used for navigation.

• A compass is a device that shows the time of day.

Why did Vikings travel along rivers?

• To access inland areas for trade, exploration, and raids.

• To find new lands for permanent settlement.

• To escape from enemies in coastal areas.

• To navigate to the ocean for fishing.

What did Vikings trade on their journeys?

• Books, paintings, ceramics, oil

• Furs, timber, iron, amber, agricultural products, weapons, slaves, silver, spices, textiles.

• Jewelry, pottery, glass, gold

• Fish, coal, rubber, electronics

What is a fjord?

• A fjord is a deep, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs or steep slopes, formed by glacial erosion.

• A fjord is a mountain range formed by volcanic activity.

• A fjord is a large, flat area of land covered with grass.

• A fjord is a type of fish found in cold waters.