Vikings
  • 1. Viking Warriors....
A) were not really very strong, they just looked scary.
B) NEVER went into battle without all of their protective equipment.
C) used different types of equipment in battle but the spears and axes were the most common weapons
D) all wore helmets with horns
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Eric the Red
A) Eric discovered North America
B) Eric was often in trouble with the authorities
C) Leif was Eric's son
D) Eric discovered Greenland
  • 3. What was similar about the Vikings from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark?
A) They were brave
B) They had good sailing skills, they liked adventure AND they were brave
C) They liked adventure
D) They had good sailing skills
  • 4. What did Viking warriors often do after taking over a land
A) They moved on to new adventures
B) They fought with authorities
C) They continued to plunder and steal from the local people
D) They became farmers
  • 5. Vikings are most known for their interest in plunder. What is plunder?
A) challenges and battles
B) loot or valuables taken by force
C) decorated sailing vessels
D) buildings where monks lived and worshipped
  • 6. Which statement is TRUE?
A) Eric the Red was a trusted official in Iceland
B) Vikings discovered North America long before Christopher Columbus did
C) Leif build a chapel for his mother
D) Christopher Columbus and Leif Eriksson sailed together to North America
  • 7. Many Vikings became raiders because...
A) they didn't inherit land from their families
B) they were bored
C) they wanted to spread their religion to other countries
D) they didn't like the snow
  • 8. Which statement gives an opinion?
A) Vikings raided many towns and cities across Europe and Russia
B) Leif Eriksson was the second son of Erik the Red
C) Learning about Vikings is important
D) Some Viking warriors fought without wearing any armour
  • 9. Why did Leif Eriksson stop exploring
A) He was killed on a voyage to North America
B) He became rich from his conquests
C) He decided he wanted to stay home
D) He was too ill to travel
  • 10. Why did the fast ships often have a carved dragon on the bow?
A) Vikings liked to carve during the long winter months
B) It was demanded by the king
C) It looked cool
D) The carving warned people that mighty warriors were aboard the ship
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