Exploring Viking Life and Legends

What did Vikings typically eat in their daily life?

• Pizza

• Bread and fish

• Sushi

• Burgers

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a common material used to build Viking ships?

• Plastic

• Steel

• Wood

• Glass

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who was the chief god in Viking mythology?

• Zeus

• Odin

• Ra

• Thor

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was a common tactic used by Vikings in warfare?

• Sneak attacks at night

• Building large walls

• Using airplanes

• Digging tunnels

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one way Vikings used the stars for navigation.

• They used the stars to tell time.

• They used the stars to find their way at sea.

• They used the stars to predict the weather.

• They used the stars to grow crops.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why the longship was important to Viking exploration.

• It was very slow and safe.

• It could carry a lot of cargo.

• It was fast and could navigate shallow waters.

• It was used for farming.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did Viking beliefs influence their daily life and culture?

• They ignored their gods.

• They built temples for their gods.

• They believed in magic and it influenced their decisions.

• They only worked during the day.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the design of Viking ships contributed to their success in raids.

• The ships were colorful and scared enemies.

• The ships were large and could carry many warriors quickly.

• The ships were small and easy to hide.

• The ships were made of gold.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of Viking warfare tactics on their ability to expand their territories.

• Their tactics were ineffective and led to losses.

• Their tactics allowed them to surprise and overpower enemies.

• Their tactics were only used for defense.

• Their tactics were based on peace treaties.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Predict how Viking society might have changed if they had not believed in their gods and myths.

• They would have been more technologically advanced.

• They might have been less motivated to explore and raid.

• They would have had more gods.

• They would have been the same.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking