History - Viking Invaders

In which century did Viking raiders attack Britain?

• 2nd century

• 20th century

• 8th century

• 14th century

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Netherlands

  Norway

  Germany

• Scotland

  Denmark

  Germany

• Britain

  Ireland

  Sweden

• Denmark

  Norway

  Sweden

In 893 , Viking raiders attacked the famous abbey of Lindisfarne.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

• Lindisfarne was a special place – It was a It was monastery in England where monks lived, prayed, and wrote books.

• The Vikings attacked suddenly – In the year 793, the Vikings raided the abbey, surprising the monks.

• They took treasure – The Vikings stole gold, silver, and other valuable items from the monastery.

• They scared the monks – Many monks were hurt, and some ran away to escape.

• People thought it was a sign – Some people believed the Viking attack was a warning or a punishment from God.

• It was just the beginning – This raid was one of the first Viking attacks on England, but many more came later!

In which year did Ivar the Boneless , invade England. (a)  

• 865
• 1066
• 1215
• 793

Answer explanation

A long time ago, in a land far across the sea, there lived a fierce Viking leader named Ivar the Boneless. No one knew for sure why he was called "Boneless." Some said he was so flexible that he could twist and turn like a snake. Others believed he couldn’t walk and had to be carried on a shield. But one thing was certain—Ivar was smart and fearless!

One chilly morning in the year 865, Ivar and his Great Heathen Army set sail for England. The Vikings rowed their longships across the stormy seas, their shields shining in the sunlight. When they reached the English shores, they jumped out and charged into battle!

The English soldiers were brave, but Ivar was even smarter. He set traps, surprised his enemies, and won many battles. His army captured the great city of York, which the Vikings called "Jorvik." The people of England were afraid, but Ivar had a plan—not just to fight, but to stay and rule!

For many years, the Vikings lived in parts of England, following their own laws and customs. Ivar became a legend, and stories of his cleverness were told for centuries.

And so, the mighty Ivar the Boneless changed history, proving that sometimes, brains are just as powerful as strength!

The only Anglo Saxon kingdom to hold out was ​ (a)  

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• Wessex
• Essex
• Mercia
• Kent

Answer explanation

• Wessex was a strong kingdom – It was in the south of England and had brave warriors and smart leaders.

• The Vikings took over most of England – By the late 800s, the Vikings had conquered many Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, but not Wessex!

• King Alfred the Great was the hero – Alfred became king of Wessex in 871 and led his people against the Vikings.

• Alfred used clever tactics – Instead of just fighting big battles, he built forts, made surprise attacks, and trained his army well.

• He hid in the marshes – When the Vikings attacked, Alfred and his followers hid in a swampy area called the Isle of Athelney and planned a big comeback.

• The Battle of Edington (878) was a turning point – Alfred and his army defeated the Vikings, forcing their leader, Guthrum, to make peace.

• Wessex stayed free – While other kingdoms fell to the Vikings, Wessex remained strong and later helped unite all of England

Vikings carved letters onto stones , wood and weapons. What were these letters called?

a

Alphabets

Runes

Coins

What is shown in this image?

• A viking skating boot

• walking shoes

• running shoes

Answer explanation

Vikings skated on ice! – When lakes and rivers froze in winter, Vikings used special skates to glide across the ice.

Made from animal bones – Viking skates weren’t like today’s metal skates. They were made from animal bones.

Used for travel and fun – Vikings skated to move faster in winter, but they also did it for fun and games!

Found in Viking lands – Archaeologists have discovered Viking bone skates in places like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Why did the Vikings invade Britain?

• They wanted to trade.

• There was not enough good farmland in Norway.

• They wanted to steal and fight.

• None of the above.