WorksheetsYear 4 - The Vikings
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which group of people invaded and controlled Britain just before the Vikings?
The Romans
The Anglo-Saxons
The Normans
The barbarians
How did the Vikings travel long distances to explore and invade other countries?
On the land by marching
In the air with hot air balloons
On the sea by steam ship
On the sea by longship
How did the Vikings make butter?
By churning full-fat milk or cream
By mixing eggs, flour and water
By mixing eggs and flour and baking it
By freezing an egg mixture
How did the Vikings keep themselves warm on long sea voyages?
By rowing hard.
By wearing clothing that made them warm.
By wearing clothing that insulated them from the cold.
By lighting a fire.
What made the Vikings' ships float?
They were very light weight.
They weren't very deep.
They were made from wood.
They were hollow.
Where did the Vikings come from?
Italy
Scandinavia
Scotland
Germany
When did the Vikings first invade Britain?
AD 893
AD 693
AD 793
AD 593
Which place did the Vikings first attack in Britain?
The monastery at Lindesfarne on the English coast.
The castle at Dover on the English coast.
The port of Hastings on the English coast.
The castle at Bamburgh on the English coast.
Why did the Vikings invade Britain? Choose two answers.
Their home was overcrowded and Britain had more room.
They were fed up with being snowed on and they liked the idea of being rained on.
They needed to build lots of sailing ships and there weren't enough trees where they lived.
They were mainly farmers and Britain had more fertile soil.
Which famous events happened in 1066? Choose two answers.
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Hastings
King Harold received an arrow in his eye.
William the Conqueror received an arrow in his eye.
