Viking Ships and Exploration Quiz

Where did the Vikings originate from?

• Iceland

• Greenland

• Scandinavia

• Newfoundland

What is the name of the most famous Viking ship discovered in Oslo?

• Roskilde Ship

• Skuldelev Ship

• Gokstad Ship

• Oseberg Ship

What material was the Oseberg Ship primarily made of?

• Pine

• Birch

• Oak

• Spruce

How long is the Oseberg Ship?

• 25 meters

• 20 meters

• 18 meters

• 15 meters

What was used to seal the gaps in Viking ships to make them waterproof?

• Wax

• Clay

• Tar

• Animal hair

What was the estimated crew size of the Oseberg Ship?

• 70 men

• 50 men

• 35 men

• 20 men

What was the primary method of navigation for Vikings at sea?

• Stars

• Moon

• Compass

• Sun

What does the term 'haf víl' mean in the context of Viking navigation?

• Storm approaching

• Lost at sea

• Shipwreck

• Land in sight

Which ocean did the Vikings cross to reach Iceland?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Who led a fleet of 25 ships to Greenland in 1000 A.D.?

• Erik the Red

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Harald Hardrada

• Leif Erikson