Exploring Viking Life and Leadership

Who was the famous Viking leader known for his raids in England?

• Bjorn Ironside

• Harald Hardrada

• Leif Erikson

• Ragnar Lothbrok

What title was often given to the rulers of Viking clans?

• jarl

• chieftain

• king

• duke

What was the primary role of women in Viking society?

• Women served as political leaders and kings.

• Women were mainly involved in shipbuilding and navigation.

• Women primarily managed households and were involved in textile production.

• Women were primarily warriors in Viking raids.

How did Viking children contribute to their households?

• Viking children were responsible for hunting and fishing exclusively.

• Viking children helped with chores, learned essential skills, and contributed to household tasks.

• Viking children spent most of their time playing games and had no chores to do.

• Viking children were primarily focused on education and did not participate in household tasks.

What type of farming was common among the Vikings?

• Subsistence farming

• Nomadic herding

• Industrial agriculture

• Commercial farming

Which crop was most commonly grown by Viking farmers?

• wheat

• oats

• barley

• rye

What were the main trade goods exchanged by Vikings?

• Furs, timber, iron, silver, spices, textiles, weapons, and tools.

• Cattle, grains, fish, and pottery

• Gold, ivory, silk, and glass

• Jewelry, ceramics, coal, and rubber

Which body of water did Vikings use for trade routes to the east?

• The Great Lakes

• The Nile River

• The Dnieper and Volga rivers

• The Amazon River

What was a significant achievement of the Vikings in exploration?

• Establishing a trade route to Asia in 900 AD.

• Sailing around the world in 1100 AD.

• Discovering Australia in 800 AD.

• Reaching North America (Vinland) around 1000 AD.

Which land did the Vikings discover that is now part of Canada?

• Vinland

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Newfoundland