Exploring Viking Life and Battles

Viking warriors -

• formed an excellent infantry and attacked by land

• fought many battles but did not win many

• were not powerful until the 1500s

• attacked by sea in longboats

What was the main occupation of most Vikings?

• Farmers

• Blacksmiths

• Fishermen

• Merchants

What was the name of the Viking warriors who were known for their fierce fighting style and believed to be invincible?

• Berserkers

• Knights

• Samurai

• Gladiators

Which of the following was a common material used by Vikings to build their longships?

• Iron

• Oak wood

• Marble

• Brick

What was the name of the Viking god of thunder?

• Odin

• Loki

• Thor

• Freyja

Which of these places was famously raided by the Vikings in 793 AD?

• Paris

• Lindisfarne

• Rome

• Constantinople

What was the primary reason Vikings went on raids?

• To spread their religion

• To find new lands to settle

• To trade goods

• To acquire wealth and resources

What was the name of the Viking explorer who is believed to have reached North America around the year 1000?

• Erik the Red

• Leif Erikson

• Harald Hardrada

• Ragnar Lothbrok

In Viking society, what was a "thing"?

• A type of weapon

• A gathering or assembly

• A religious ceremony

• A type of ship

What was the name of the Viking social class that consisted of free men and women who owned land?

• Thralls

• Jarls

• Karls

• Skalds