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Norse Mythology Realms and Terms

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the residence of the "Home of the Gods (Aesir)" and Valhalla

a)

Hel

b)
Niflheim
c)
Asgard
d)
Midgard
2.

Which of the following is the Norse mythology term that refers to Earth?

a)
Midgard
b)
Asgard
c)

Niflheim

d)
Vanaheim
3.

Which of the following refers to the Norse realm of ice?

a)
Niflheim
b)
Vanaheim
c)
Asgard
d)
Muspelheim
4.

Which of the following is the Norse home of the Vanir gods?

a)
Midgard
b)
Niflheim
c)
Vanaheim
d)
Asgard
5.

Which of the following is the Norse land of the giants?

a)

Muspelheim

b)

Nidavellir

c)

Alfheim

d)
Jotunheim
6.

Which of the following is the Norse land of the elves?

a)
Alfheim
b)
Nidavellir
c)
Midgard
d)
Vanaheim
7.

Which of the following is the Norse land of the dwarves?

a)
Nidavellir
b)
Vanaheim
c)
Alfheim
d)
Svartalfheim
8.

Which of the following is the Norse land of the dark elves?

a)
Alfheim
b)
Nidavellir
c)
Vanaheim
d)
Svartalfheim
9.

Which of the Norse land of the dead?

a)
Valhalla
b)
Hel
c)
Niflheim
d)
Asgard
10.

At this creation's base are 3 walls. 4 deer are known to live on this thing, while an eagle perches on top of it. What is this Norse world tree that connects all 9 realms?

a)
Asgard
b)

Nidhogg

c)
Niflheim
d)
Yggdrasil
11.

This squirrel travels up and down Yggdrasil, the world tree, and delivers messages

a)
Ratatoskr
b)
Heimdall
c)
Jörmungandr
d)
Fenrir
12.

This dragon curls around and chews on the roots of Yggdrasil

a)
Glaurung
b)
Fafnir
c)
Nidhogg
d)
Smaug
13.

This Norse group gathers around one of the wells of Yggdrasil, where they spin the fate of the world

a)
Norns
b)
Valkyries
c)
Giants
d)
Aesir
14.

In the Norse creation myth, it starts out with fire and ice. What is the name of the fire?

a)
Niflheim
b)
Jotunheim
c)
Vanaheim
d)
Muspelheim
15.

In the Norse creation myth, it starts out with fire and ice. What is the name of the ice?

a)
Niflheim
b)
Frostheim
c)
Glacius
d)
Cryos
16.

In the Norse creation myth, a primordial void lies between Muspelheim and Niflheim. What is the name of this void?

a)
Yggdrasil
b)
Valhalla
c)
Ginnungagap
d)

Alfheim

17.

In the Norse creation myth, an interaction between fire and ice created this giant, the first one ever. Who is this?

a)
Ymir
b)

Hrungnir

c)

Jarnsaxa

d)

Pjazi

18.

In the Norse creation myth, this figure emerged from the melting ice, a cow who nursed Ymir and licked the ice of Niflheim. They were the first of the Aesir to free themselves.

a)
Fenrir
b)
Baldur
c)
Loki
d)

Audumbla

19.

This Norse group would go on to slay Ymir and build realms from his body. Who is the group, also known as one of the groups of gods?

a)
Jotnar
b)
Vanir
c)
Aesir
d)

Elfs

20.

Buri's grandchildren, including Odin, find and/or create these first 2 humans, whom they give the world of Midgard

a)

Ask

b)

Loki

c)

Embla

d)

Donald Trump

21.

The leader of the gods, the god of wisdom, also known as "All-Father"

a)
Thor
b)
Loki
c)
Freyr
d)
Odin
22.

Odin sacrificed his eye and dangled himself over the well of this god, the god of knowledge and memory, for eternal wisdom. This well is placed at the base of Yggdrasil.

a)
Thor
b)
Baldur
c)
Loki
d)
Mimir
23.

The god Odin is served by 2 ravens by which names?

a)

Huginn

b)

Purifh

c)

Risgarlh

d)

Muninn

24.

Odin rides this horse, who has 8 legs. It is also the child of Loki.

a)
Fenrir
b)
Sleipnir
c)
Nidhogg
d)
Jormungandr
25.

Odin presides over this place, where fallen soldiers go after death. Valkyries are female spirits that guide their souls to this location.

a)
Valhalla
b)
Asgard
c)
Niflheim
d)
Helheim
26.

These female spirits guide the souls of fallen soldiers to Valhalla.

a)
Valkyries
b)
Draugr
c)
Fates
d)
Norns
27.

This goddess is the wife of Odin, and the queen of all of the Aesir. She is associated with marriage, fertility, and the household.

a)
Frigg
b)
Sif
c)
Hel
d)
Skadi
28.

Frigg is considered to be an aspect of this goddess, who is a more conservative, tame aspect of fertility and love.

a)
Skadi
b)
Idun
c)
Sif
d)

Freya

29.

This Norse god is the most beloved and beautiful, and is associated with light

a)
Loki
b)
Thor
c)

Freya

d)

Baldur

30.

This mother/son had reoccurring dreams of the son's death, so the mother made every living creature and object promise not to kill him. Who were these two gods/goddesses?

a)

Baldur

b)

Odin

c)

Frigg

d)

Sif

31.

This god piggybacked off of Frigg's plea for everyone not to kill her son, Baldur, claiming that she did not insist for a sprig of mistletoe to not kill her son. After this, he fashioned the plant into a spear and tricked Baldur's blind brother into killing him with it. Who is this trickster god?

a)
Freyr
b)
Loki
c)
Odin
d)
Thor
32.

After Baldur's death, the gods plead to this goddess for her to bring him back. This goddess agreed, as long as everything in the world wept for him. After this proclamation, Loki, the trickster god, disguised himself as a giant and refused to cry, dooming Baldur to death. Who is this goddess who was willing to give back Baldur?

a)

Sif

b)

Hel

c)

Iduna

d)

Skadi

33.

This goddess was the wife of Baldur

a)
Freya
b)
Sif
c)
Idun
d)
Nanna
34.

This god was the god of thunder and was the supreme warrior of the Aesir. He was the son of Odin and the giantess, Jord.

a)
Loki
b)
Odin
c)
Freyja
d)
Thor
35.

This hammer is wielded by the god Thor, and was crafted by dwarves.

a)
Excalibur
b)
Mjölnir
c)
Gungnir
d)
Stormbreaker
36.

Thor drives a chariot pulled by these two goats. Thor also kills, eats, and resurrects these 2.

a)

Jormungandr

b)

Hrimthurs

c)

Tanngrisnir

d)

Tanngnjóstr

37.

This god is a trickster god, who is a well-known master shapeshifter. He is the child of a giant, Farbauti. He had 3 children with the giant, Angrboda.

a)
Loki
b)
Fenrir
c)
Odin
d)
Thor
38.

These 3 creatures were the children of Loki, with the giant Angrboda. They consist of a wolf, a Midgard serpent, and the goddess of death. Who are these 3?

a)

Fenrir

b)

Hel

c)

Baldur

d)

Jormungandr

39.

Which of the following is the correct description of Fenrir, one of Loki's children?

a)

wolf

b)

goddess of death

c)

giant serpent

d)

giant

40.

Which of the following is the correct description of Jormungandr, one of Loki's children?

a)

wolf

b)

giant serpent

c)

goddess of death

d)

Collin Ashley

41.

Which of the following is the correct description of Hel, one of Loki's children?

a)

wolf

b)

giant serpent

c)

goddess of death

d)

horse

42.

After Loki cut off this goddess' long golden hair as a prank, he got dwarves to craft Thor's hammer for repayment. Who was this goddess who had her hair cut off, the goddess of grain?

a)
Freya
b)
Idun
c)
Frigg
d)
Sif
43.

This Norse god of war and justice was also a son of Odin, and a brother of Thor

a)
Tyr
b)
Freyja
c)
Balder
d)
Loki
44.

This Norse god got into a duel with Fenrir, the wolf in Norse mythology, known to chase the moon. Who is this god, who had Tuesday named after him?

a)
Tyr
b)
Loki
c)
Thor
d)
Odin
45.

This god was known for his superior sight and hearing, and was given the job to watch over Asgard. He was born of 9 different mothers, all sea monsters.

a)
Heimdall
b)

Skadi

c)
Loki
d)

Iduna

46.

This horn is sounded by Heimdall when Ragnarok, the prophesied end of the world, is to begin. What horn is this, said to be heard throughout all 9 realms?

a)
Yggdrasil
b)

Niflhorn

c)
Mjolnir
d)
Gjallarhorn
47.

This rainbow bridge connects Asgard to Midgard

a)
Bifrost
b)
Valhalla
c)
Yggdrasil
d)
Helheim
48.

This Norse goddess of youth is known for wielding golden apples, which granted anyone who ate it with immortality. Who is this goddess who, when she was kidnapped by a giant, caused all of the Aesir to age, until Loki used his shapeshifting coat to save her?

a)
Freya
b)
Hel
c)

Iduna

d)
Sif
49.

This Norse god is the skald, or the author, of the gods. He was a known poet and storyteller, and a child of Odin. Which god married Iduna, the goddess of youth?

a)
Thor
b)
Freyja
c)
Bragi
d)
Loki
50.

This group of Norse gods was portrayed as more brute and war-like than its corresponding partner. Which group, instead of relying on magic, relied on combat and physical prowess?

a)
Aesir
b)
Elves
c)
Giants
d)
Vanir
51.

This group of Norse gods were linked to the earth, and were portrayed as more peaceful than their counterpart. Which group relied on magic, instead of combat and physical prowess?

a)
Vanir
b)
Aesir
c)
Jotnar
d)
Frost Giants
52.

This Norse god is the patriarch of the Vanir tribe. He presides over the sea, wind, and sailors.

a)
Freyr
b)
Thor
c)
Odin
d)
Njord
53.

After leading the Vanir in war against the Aesir, this Norse god was held captive in Asgard, but soon, the Aesir grew to like him and the other Vanir

a)
Baldur
b)
Odin
c)
Njord
d)
Freyr
54.

This giantess was also the goddess of winter, hunting, and skis. Although she wanted to marry Baldur, she ended up marrying Njord.

a)
Freya
b)
Hel
c)
Eir
d)
Skadi
55.

This Norse giantess and goddess was the daughter of the giant who abducted Iduna. After the gods slayed him, she marched on Asgard for revenge, but was offered a husband instead

a)
Freya
b)
Hel
c)
Sif
d)
Skadi
56.

This Norse goddess was the goddess of love, lust and fertility, and lived in Folkvangr, the place that dead warriors went if they weren't accepted into Valhalla. She was the daughter of Njord, and was known to be gentler than most other gods, and was beloved.

a)
Sif
b)
Idun
c)
Skadi
d)

Freya

57.

This Norse goddess wore a beautiful necklace and wielded a clock of falcon feathers that granted flight. She drove a chariot pulled by 2 cats.

a)
Skadi
b)

Freya

c)
Hel
d)
Sif
58.

What is the name of Freya's beautiful necklace she wore?

a)
Brísingamen
b)

Mjolnir

c)

Valkyrie

d)

Ginnugagap

59.

This Norse god was the god of prosperity, fair weather, and virility. He was Njord's son, and the brother of Freya.

a)
Baldur
b)
Loki
c)
Freyr
d)
Thor
60.

This Norse god traveled with a golden boar and wielded a sword that could fight on its own

a)
Odin
b)
Freyr
c)
Thor
d)
Loki
61.

This event was the prophesied end of the world. It is preceded by Fimbulwinter, the coldest and snowiest winter with no sun for 3 years.

a)
Valhalla
b)
Frostfall
c)
Helheim
d)
Ragnarok
62.

Click all that applies. Which choices below will happen in the prophesy of Ragnarok?

a)

Yggdrasil will creak

b)

Heimdall will sound the Gjallhorn

c)

Thor and Loki will fuse to form an inpenetrable force

d)

Jormungandr will tossle the waves

e)

Hel will open up

63.

Click all that applies. Which choices below will happen in the prophesy of Ragnarok?

a)

The ship made of toenails, Naglfar, will be let loose toward the world

b)

Thor will slam his hammer against the ground and break open the ground

c)

Fenrir will be loosened from his chains

d)

The fire giant Surtr will lead forces of Muspelheim toward Asgard

e)

The giants will exit their home and wreak havoc throughout Midgard

64.

Click all that applies. Which choices below will happen in the prophesy of Ragnarok?

a)

Loki and Heimdall will kill each other

b)

Fenrir will swallow Odin whole

c)

The fallen soldiers in Valhalla will rise up and join the battle

d)

Thor and Jormungandr will kill each other

e)

Freyr will lose his self-fighting sword and fall in battle