Viking Culture and Society Insights

In the mid-10th century, Cigna, a 20-year-old Viking chief's daughter, embarks on a journey to the Viking town of Becca. Raised in a male-dominated warrior society, she faces numerous challenges, including dangerous roads and the loss of her father. Cigna must uphold her family's honor by avenging her father's death, a task deeply rooted in Viking tradition. The video also explores the discovery of a warrior woman in Burka, providing insights into Viking society and gender roles.

What is the primary setting for Cigna's upbringing?

• A bustling Viking town

• The dense forests of central Sweden

• A large Viking ship

• A coastal village

What is the significance of the Viking town of Becca?

• It was a military fortress

• It was a major market town with a protected harbor

• It was a religious center

• It was a small fishing village

What clues to Viking lifestyle were found at Burka?

• A treasure trove of gold

• An ancient Viking ship

• A warrior woman's remains

• A collection of ancient weapons

What does the discovery of the warrior woman at Burka suggest about Viking women?

• They were not part of society

• They were not involved in trade

• They could be warriors too

• They were only homemakers

What challenge did traders face on the roads to Burka?

• Thieves preying on their goods

• Harsh weather conditions

• Navigational difficulties

• Wild animal attacks

Who did Cigna encounter that was distinctive by their outfit?

• A Viking chieftain

• A Roman soldier

• A Slav leader from across the Baltic Sea

• A Saxon warrior

What is Cigna's responsibility after her father's death?

• To flee to a safer place

• To negotiate peace with the attackers

• To avenge her father's death and uphold family honor

• To take over as the new chief

How is Viking society structured?

• Based on wealth and power

• On points of honor

• On religious beliefs

• On democratic principles

What does Cigna's duty to avenge her father signify in Viking culture?

• A societal expectation of honor

• A quest for power

• A personal vendetta

• A religious obligation