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Viking Trade and Exploration Insights

Viking Trade and Exploration Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video explores the beginning of trade and exploration, focusing on the valuable commodities from the Arctic, such as furs and walrus products. It highlights the high-status goods imported into Scandinavia, including silver and slaves, which were crucial for social status and marriage. The historical context of silver trade post-Roman Empire is also discussed, emphasizing its importance and allure.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial direction of Viking exploration over the sea?

East

West

North

South

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Arctic commodity was highly valued for ship rigging?

Furs

Soapstone

Walrus hide ropes

Walrus tusks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main uses of soapstone in Viking trade?

Crafting jewelry

Sharpening weapons

Making vessels

Building ships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region was known for exporting glass drinking vessels to Scandinavia?

Rhineland

Middle East

France

Germany

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was considered the largest import into Scandinavia during the Viking Age?

Amber

Gold

Slaves

Silver

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Vikings display their social status?

Building large ships

Wearing silver arm rings

Owning land

Having many children

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common use of silver among ordinary Vikings?

Making marriages

Building homes

Buying land

Trading with the Romans

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