Viking revision

1. Why did the Vikings raid England?

• A. To escape the harsh winters in Scandinavia
  

• B. To find treasure, cattle, and slaves
  

• D. To trade peacefully with monks

2. What year did the first Viking raid on Britain occur?

• A. 850 CE
  

• B. 793 CE
  

• C. 861 CE
  

3. Which monastery was attacked in the first Viking raid?

• Iona

• B. Jarrow
  

• Lindisfarne

What was the Vikings' homeland?

• B. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
  

• A. Germany and France
  

• C. England and Ireland
  

5. What treasures did the Vikings seek in monasteries?

• books

• Land and castles
  

• Gold, silver, and ornaments
  

6. What was one of the reasons the Vikings decided to stay in England?

• A. The peaceful environment
  

• To escape from the Saxons
  

• Shortage of good farming land in their homelands
  

What was one reason the Vikings left their homelands to raid other countries?

• Poor farming conditions in Scandinavia
  

• desire to explore new territories

• Overpopulation in their homelands

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

• A. Peaceful farmers
  

• B. Fierce warriors, skilled craftsmen, and explorers
  

• C. Traders who lived in large cities
  

8. How did the Viking ships help in their raids?

• A. They were built for long-distance travel only.
  

• B. They could carry large amounts of treasure.
  

• C. They were shallow-hulled and could travel inland via rivers.
  

11. What happened to the monks during the Viking raids?

• A. They were taken as slaves
  

• B. They escaped to safety
  

• C. They joined the Vikings