Viking Culture and Society

The video explores the Vikings, their origins in Scandinavia, and their lifestyle, including their shipbuilding skills and trade routes. It delves into their art, social structure, and religious beliefs. The Vikings' expansion through raids and settlements is discussed, highlighting their influence on language and culture. The video concludes with the Viking writing system, runic.

Where did the Vikings originate from?

• Iceland

• Scandinavia

• Greenland

• Germany

What was a staple in the Viking diet?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Fish

• Corn

What was a distinctive feature of Viking longships?

• They had animal headpieces

• They were powered by steam

• They were made of metal

• They had wheels

Which god was NOT part of the Viking pantheon?

• Odin

• Freya

• Zeus

• Thor

What was the role of 'thralls' in Viking society?

• Craftsmen

• Warriors

• Nobles

• Enslaved people

Which area did the Vikings NOT reach during their explorations?

• North America

• Russia

• Australia

• England

What was the primary motivation behind Viking raids?

• Scientific research

• Religious conversion

• Wealth and prestige

• Exploration

Which language is NOT influenced by Old Norse?

• French

• Swedish

• English

• Danish

What was the Viking writing system called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Runic

• Latin

How did the Vikings contribute to the spread of Christianity?

• Through their conversion in England and France

• By writing religious texts

• By building churches

• By establishing monasteries