- 1. Which manuscript contains the most comprehensive record of Old Norse mythology and legends?
A) Heimskringla
B) Poetic Edda
C) Völsunga Saga
D) The Sagas of Icelanders
- 2. What was the primary source of livelihood for Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Raiding
B) Fishing
C) Farming
D) Trading
- 3. What was the building material of choice for Viking houses in Iceland?
A) Stone
B) Brick
C) Wood
D) Turf
- 4. Which religious system did the Vikings follow during the settlement of Iceland?
A) Buddhism
B) Norse paganism
C) Christianity
D) Islam
- 5. Who was considered the supreme god in Norse mythology?
A) Thor
B) Odin
C) Loki
D) Freya
- 6. What did the Vikings call their traditional longhouses in Iceland?
A) Hof
B) Smithy
C) Stable
D) Skáli
- 7. What type of writing system did the Vikings use to record their sagas and poems?
A) Runes
B) Hieroglyphs
C) Cuneiform
D) Alphabet
- 8. Which animal was vital to the survival of Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Sheep
B) Goats
C) Pigs
D) Cows
- 9. What was the primary form of punishment for crimes in Viking society in Iceland?
A) Torture
B) Outlawry
C) Fines
D) Imprisonment
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