Year 11 Week 2

Why did Viking ships enable them to invade and explore?

What were the primary purposes for which longships were originally created by the Vikings?

• Fishing and whaling

• Trade, exploration, and combat

• Passenger transport and luxury cruises

• Agricultural transport and irrigation

Which design feature allowed longships to navigate in very shallow waters and make beach landings?

• A deep V-shaped hull

• A shallow draft hull

• A flat-bottomed design

• A retractable keel

What was the preferred wood for constructing Viking longships, and what was the common building method used for their hulls?

• Pine, using the carvel build method

• Oak, using the clinker build method

• Cedar, using the stitch-and-glue method

• Birch, using the strip-planking method

What was the purpose of the "Kerling" in a longship's construction?

• To serve as a decorative figurehead at the bow

• To provide a stable base for the mast

• To act as a steering mechanism for the ship

• To store provisions for long voyages