I WONDER - Did Viking Children Do Sports?

Viking children participated in various sports such as swimming, archery, and ice skating. Boys were trained in fighting skills and athletics to enhance their abilities. Horse riding was a crucial skill for transportation, as it allowed Vikings to travel faster in the absence of modern vehicles.

Which sports did Viking children participate in during the winter?

• Ice Skating

• Archery

• Horse Riding

• Swimming

What skills did younger Viking boys focus on improving?

• Cooking

• Crafting

• Fighting

• Sailing

Why was horse riding an important skill for Viking children?

• It helped them travel faster

• It was a competitive sport

• It was a form of entertainment

• It was a part of their religious rituals

What mode of transport did Vikings lack, making horse riding essential?

• Bicycles

• Airplanes

• Cars

• Boats

At what age did Viking children typically start learning to ride horses?

• Adulthood

• Young age

• Teenage years

• Middle age