Viking History Quiz

Which regions did the Viking tribes originate from according to the lesson?

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• England, Scotland, and Ireland

What was one reason the Vikings turned to raiding nearby lands?

• They wanted to explore new cultures.

• They were invited by neighboring countries.

• The growing season was short, and vegetables and fruit would not grow successfully.

• They were looking for new trade partners.

In what type of building did most Viking families live?

• Castle

• Cottage

• Longhouse

• Tent

What did the illustration on the page show?

• A Viking ship

• A Viking battle

• The hearth in the middle of the longhouse

• A Viking market

What method did Viking ships possibly use to navigate when no stars were visible?

• Compass

• Celestial navigation

• Sundial

• GPS

What is a sunstone, as mentioned in the text?

• A type of compass

• A clear crystal that breaks sunlight into two beams

• A map used by Vikings

• A type of star

What was a unique feature of Viking long ships?

• They were powered by steam

• They had a single bank of oars protected by painted wooden shields

• They were made entirely of metal

• They had engines

What was a "Thing" in Viking society?

• A type of Viking ship

• A gathering of all free men to settle disputes

• A Viking festival

• A type of weapon used by Vikings

Who was the god that Vikings believed was the wisest and had one eye?

• Thor

• Loki

• Odin

• Freyja

How did Vikings choose their leaders?

• By inheritance through the eldest son

• By a vote of clan chieftains at a Thing

• By combat

• By divine selection