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WorksheetsWeek 1 - Introduction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 8mins
Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?
Yes! It makes them look tough and scary.
Of course - they're handy to hang things off if you run out of pockets!
Absolutely not. It's ridiculous. There is no evidence they did. We can thank the Operas from the 1800's for this myth.
Sure! They could take them off to use as a weapon if they lost their swords.
When we say 'Viking' what do we mean?
Scandinavian seafaring warriors from the 9th to the 11th century
A boat used by ancient seafarers to wage war during the Middle Ages
A helmet worn by ancient warriors to instill fear and terror
An axe used by ancient warriors for pillaging and raiding
What was another name for the people called Vikings?
Norsemen or Norse
Horsemen or Horse
Germanic Tribes
Romans that were Greeks
When was the Viking age?
Approximately 1980 to 2000
Approximately 700 to 1100
Approximately 500 to 800
What was often on the front of Viking longships and why was it there?
Serpents and dragons to scare people
mermaids to make people happy
a compass to guide the Vikings
Why were the long ships a good way for Vikings to raid?
What is the name of the long, narrow inlets of sea located between steep cliffs through which the Vikings travelled in longboats?
lake
Skald McSkaldy
Tasmania
Kaleen Oval
New Zealand
Why did Vikings travel the seas so often, in search of new land?
they may have been banished from their homeland
they were searching for resources they didn't have at their homeland
they wanted the fame or glory of discovering new places
all of the above
What does the word Viking mean in Old Norse?
Sea people
Pirate or raider
Broken Nose
Bearded one
Who was Canute the Great?
the first Viking king of England.
The first alpaca at school
a Viking boat
Mr H's Great Dane puppy
How were Viking ships powered?
Sails only
Oars only
Engine
Sails and oars
The Vikings were…
explorers and warriors
farmers and boat builders
skilled tradesman and artisans
all of the above
What language did the Vikings speak?
Latin
Old Norse
Old English
Viking longships could carry about how many people?
10
50
100
500
The modern-day Bluetooth symbol come from the famous Viking Harald Bluetooth.
False
True
What countries did the Vikings settle during the Viking Age?
France and Russia
England and Scotland
Germany and Iceland
All of the above
All the Vikings were warriors.
True
False
Drinking horns came from.....
Dragons
Bulls and goats
Elephants
Butterflies
How did Vikings settle an argument?
By having a holmgang (a duel)
By going to court
Using Scissors, Paper, Rock
Thor sent lightning bolts
What type of bird was depicted on the Viking flag?
Seagull
Raven
Pelican
Kookaburra
Chris Hemsworth portrays an accurate representation of Thor - the Viking God.
Yes! He's amazing.
No - he's playing a Superhero from the Marvel world, not an historically accurate Norse God.
Kinda - whilst it's true he's playing a superhero and they have to tell a good movie story, there are some historical accuracies.
Vikings were all buried in their boats?
Yes - that's why there's so few trees in the Scandinavian countries they lived in.
No - only really important people might be buried with their actual boat. They were expensive!
