Vikings: History, Origins & Tactics Quiz

What marked the beginning of the Viking Age?

• The conquest of Normandy

• The settlement of Iceland

• The founding of Dublin

• The attack on the Lindisfarne monastery

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Viking expansion?

• Overpopulation in Scandinavia

• Desire for riches

• Christian missionary work

• Knowledge of new sailing technology

What was the primary activity of Vikings in the early raids?

• Establishing trade routes

• Building permanent settlements

• Converting locals to Christianity

• Hit-and-run raids on coastal targets

Which kingdom successfully resisted Viking attacks in England?

• Northumberland

• Wessex

• Mercia

• East Anglia

What was the significance of the Treaty of 911?

• It led to the Christianization of Denmark

• It established the Danelaw in England

• It granted Normandy to a Viking chief

• It marked the end of Viking raids in England

Who was the last great Viking king defeated in England?

• Harald Bluetooth

• Harald Hardrada

• Sven Forkbeard

• Erik Bloodaxe

What was the name of the area in England where Danes settled?

• Danelaw

• Greenland

• Vinland

• Normandy

Which Viking leader is associated with the discovery of North America?

• Rollo

• Erik the Red

• Leif Eriksson

• Harald Hardrada

What was the primary reason Vikings targeted monasteries?

• To convert monks to paganism

• To build new settlements

• To establish trade routes

• They were often unguarded and vulnerable

Which Scandinavian country was unified and Christianized under Harald Bluetooth?

• Iceland

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Norway