Viking Navigation and Exploration

What were Viking ships primarily made of?

• Fiberglass, primarily resin

• Plastic, primarily PVC

• Wood, primarily oak

• Metal, primarily iron

What is the name of the famous Viking ship design?

• knarr

• drakkar

• longship

• bireme

How did the shape of Viking ships help them in exploration?

• The shape of Viking ships limited their speed and maneuverability.

• The shape of Viking ships facilitated exploration by allowing navigation in both deep and shallow waters.

• Viking ships were designed only for river navigation.

• The shape of Viking ships made them unsuitable for ocean travel.

What were the main purposes of Viking ships?

• The main purposes of Viking ships were exploration, trade, and warfare.

• Fishing and agriculture

• Building fortifications

• Religious ceremonies

Which new lands did the Vikings explore?

• Iceland and Greenland

• Vinland and Norway

• Greenland and Vinland (Newfoundland)

• Scotland and Ireland

What was the significance of the sun compass for Vikings?

• It helped Vikings communicate with other cultures.

• The sun compass enabled accurate navigation for Vikings, crucial for their exploration and trade.

• It was used to predict weather patterns for farming.

• The sun compass was primarily a religious artifact.

How did Vikings use the sun compass to navigate?

• Vikings used the sun compass to measure the distance traveled by the sun.

• Vikings used the sun compass to predict weather patterns during their voyages.

• Vikings relied solely on the stars for navigation without using a sun compass.

• Vikings used the sun compass to determine cardinal directions by observing the shadow cast by a gnomon on a flat disk.

What materials were used to create the sun compass?

• Wood, metal, glass or plastic

• Stone, clay, leather

• Ceramic, foam, carbon fiber

• Paper, rubber, fabric

What role did the stars play in Viking navigation?

• Stars were primarily used for storytelling.

• Stars indicated the best times for fishing.

• Stars helped Vikings navigate by providing reference points for direction.

• Stars were used to predict weather patterns.

How did Viking exploration impact trade in Europe?

• Viking exploration expanded trade routes and enhanced economic interactions in Europe.

• Viking exploration led to the decline of trade in Europe.

• Viking exploration had no effect on European trade.

• Viking exploration focused solely on military conquests.