I WONDER - What Is A Long House?

The video discusses Viking long houses, which were constructed from materials like wood, stone, turf, and mud. These structures were typically 6 meters wide and could extend up to 75 meters in length, accommodating 30 to 50 people. Long houses, also known as turf houses, were shared by multiple generations or smaller families. The size of a long house often reflected the wealth of the family residing in it.

What materials were used to build Viking long houses?

• Brick, metal, glass, and concrete

• Plastic, steel, and aluminum

• Sand, gravel, and cement

• Wood, clay, stone, turf, and mud

How wide were Viking long houses typically?

• 15 meters

• 6 meters

• 3 meters

• 10 meters

What was the maximum number of people a Viking long house could accommodate?

• 10 to 20 people

• 20 to 30 people

• 30 to 50 people

• 50 to 70 people

What alternative name was given to Viking long houses?

• Stone houses

• Wooden houses

• Turf houses

• Clay houses

What determined the size of a Viking long house?

• The number of people living in it

• The age of the house

• The wealth of the family

• The location of the house