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