Viking History and Culture

What did the Romans call the cold, remote northern lands?

• Germania

• Scandinavia

• Hibernia

• Britannia

What ocean current helps give Scandinavia a moderate climate compared to other regions at similar latitudes?

• North Atlantic Current

• Labrador Current

• Gulf Stream

• Canary Current

What type of ship were the Vikings famous for using to navigate rivers and attack coastal areas?

• Galleon

• Caravel

• Drakkar

• Cog

Which of the following is a common misconception about Vikings, according to the video?

• They were skilled sailors.

• They wore horned helmets.

• They attacked coastal regions.

• They were fierce warriors.

In what year did the Vikings launch a significant attack on the Christian monastery of Lindisfarne?

• 793

• 844

• 911

• 1066

What was the Viking battle strategy called that involved a reconnaissance raid to find spoils, followed by a swift attack on the beaches?

• Blitzkrieg

• Strandhogg

• Shield Wall

• Berserkergang

Which legendary Viking leader navigated the River Seine and besieged Paris?

• Björn Ragnarsson

• Oleg of Novgorod

• Ragnar Lodbrok

• Leif Erikson

Who was the Viking leader who founded the Duchy of Normandy in northern France?

• Charles III the Simple

• Ragnar Lodbrok

• Rollo

• Harald Sigurdsson

What type of Viking ship was designed for carrying more cargo and was used for colonizing Iceland and Greenland?

• Drakkar

• Longship

• Knarr

• Karve

What year is generally considered the end of the Viking period, marked by the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings?

• 911

• 1066

• 1154

• 1215