Exploring the Viking World

Where did the Vikings originally come from?

• Italy

• Scandinavia

• Egypt

• India

Which of the following was a common Viking settlement area?

• Australia

• Greenland

• South America

• Japan

What was a key feature of Viking trade routes?

• They only traded within their own villages.

• They traded across Europe and Asia.

• They avoided trading by sea.

• They only traded with the Americas.

Which goods were commonly traded by the Vikings?

• Spices and silk

• Furs and amber

• Tea and coffee

• Gold and diamonds

What was a distinctive feature of Viking longships?

• They were powered by steam engines.

• They had square sails and oars.

• They were made entirely of metal.

• They had three masts.

How did Viking shipbuilding techniques benefit their raids?

• Their ships were slow and cumbersome.

• Their ships could navigate both open sea and shallow rivers.

• Their ships were only suitable for river travel.

• Their ships were too large for coastal raids.

What was the primary purpose of Viking raids?

• To explore new lands

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To establish peace treaties

• To spread their religion

What was the social structure of Viking society?

• A strict caste system

• A feudal system with lords and serfs

• A class system with jarls, bondi, and thralls

• A democracy with elected leaders

What was the role of women in Viking society?

• They were only allowed to cook and clean.

• They could own property and run businesses.

• They were not allowed to leave the house.

• They were only involved in religious activities.

What was the Spillings Hoard?

• A collection of Viking weapons

• A large treasure of silver and coins

• A famous Viking ship

• A Viking king's burial site