Norse farming and food

The video describes a farm with a wooden roof covered in turf for warmth. It has a living room and a kitchen. Animals like goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and cattle are kept, providing eggs, milk, butter, and cheese. Crops such as wheat, barley, and rye are grown, with wheat ground into flour for bread and barley and rye used to make ale, a staple in the diet.

What is the purpose of covering the farmhouse roof with turf?

• To make it look attractive

• To provide extra warmth

• To protect it from rain

• To keep animals away

Why are animals sometimes brought inside the farmhouse during winter?

• To feed them better

• To help keep the house warm

• To keep them clean

• To protect them from predators

Which of the following animals are kept on the farm for milk production?

• Sheep and cattle

• Ducks and sheep

• Goats and cows

• Chickens and ducks

What is the primary use of spouts grown on the farm?

• To sell in the market

• To grind into flour for bread

• To make ale

• To feed the animals

Why is ale considered an important part of the diet on the farm?

• It is a luxury item

• It is consumed by everyone, including children

• It is a source of hydration

• It is used for cooking