The Vikings: Global History Review

Which modern countries were part of the Viking homelands?

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

• Russia, Poland, and Finland

• England, Scotland, and Ireland

What was a common misconception about Viking helmets?

• They were made of gold

• They had horns

• They were only worn by women

• They were used as cooking pots

What rights did Viking women have compared to their European counterparts?

• They could serve in the military

• They could become chieftains

• They could divorce and inherit property

• They could vote in elections

What was the lowest class in Viking society known as?

• Freemen

• Carls

• Thralls

• Jarls

What was the primary purpose of the Viking longship?

• To transport livestock

• To act as a mobile fortress

• To navigate both rivers and open seas

• To serve as a floating market

Where did the first recorded Viking raid take place?

• Lindisfarne, England

• Oslo, Norway

• Dublin, Ireland

• Paris, France

Who was exiled from Iceland and discovered Greenland?

• Harald Hardrada

• Leif Erickson

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Eric the Red

Which Viking explorer is credited with reaching North America?

• Harald Hardrada

• William the Conqueror

• Leif Erickson

• Eric the Red

What does the term 'berserk' originate from?

• A type of Viking ship

• A Viking festival

• A Viking warrior's frenzied state

• A Viking battle tactic

What event marked the decline of Viking power in England?

• The Viking invasion of Paris

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Norman Conquest