READ UP "The Vikings" - ABCD questions

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What does the word "Viking" mean in Old Norse?

• A brave warrior

• A pirate attack

• A sea explorer

• A Scandinavian king

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Which modern countries did the Vikings come from?

• Germany, France, and Spain

• Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

• Russia, Poland, and Finland

• England, Ireland, and Scotland

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What happened to a Viking baby if it didn’t cry loudly at birth?

• It was given to a priest

• It was left outside to die

• It was sent to another village

• It was raised by the king

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How did Viking children learn about history and religion?

• From books in schools

• From traveling teachers

• From stories and songs

• From written laws

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At what age did Viking children become adults?

• 10 or 12 years old

• 15 or 16 years old

• 18 or 20 years old

• 25 years old

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Which of these was a popular Viking board game?

• Chess

• Hnefatafl

• Checkers

• Backgammon

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The main factor that stopped the Vikings from taking over all of England in the 9th century was:

• the resistance of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms

• a lack of ships

• harsh weather conditions

• internal Viking conflicts

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A natural disaster, The Roman army, A Viking civil war

• A natural disaster

• The Roman army

• King Alfred the Great

• A Viking civil war