Viking Age Housing and Materials

The video introduces the Viking Age village of Stopguard, showcasing various historical buildings. It includes a tour of a Viking Age house, highlighting its features and historical significance. The video also explores a long house from the 500s, emphasizing its architectural design. Additionally, it describes a house used for crafts and wool work, and concludes with a segment on weaving Viking-style sails.

What is the approximate era of the first building mentioned in the Stopguard Viking Age Village?

• 400s

• 500s

• 700s

• 600s

Where was the 900th-century building found?

• Uppsala

• Stockholm

• Pandalonda

• Gotland

What was found buried in the floor of Starvar's house?

• Bronze statues

• Four pots of silver

• Iron tools

• Gold coins

How many people could the Viking Age house accommodate comfortably?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What was the primary material used to build the long house from the 500s?

• Stone

• Wood

• Brick

• Clay

How many people could the long house accommodate during big parties?

• 10-20

• 20-30

• 30-40

• 40-50

What is the primary use of the narrator's favorite house?

• Crafts and wool work

• Storage

• Sleeping

• Cooking

What is a unique feature of the narrator's favorite house?

• It can be packed and moved

• It has a large garden

• It has a stone roof

• It has a built-in fireplace

How long does it take to weave a sail for a Viking ship?

• 4-5 years

• 3-4 years

• 2-3 years

• 1-2 years

What is the starting material for weaving a Viking sail?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

• Gotland wool