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) Eric discovered North America
B) Eric was often in trouble with the authorities
C) Eric discovered Greenland
D) Leif was Eric's son
  • 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 continued to plunder and steal from the local people
B) They moved on to new adventures
C) They fought with authorities
D) They became farmers
  • 5. Vikings are most known for their interest in plunder. What is plunder?
A) buildings where monks lived and worshipped
B) loot or valuables taken by force
C) decorated sailing vessels
D) challenges and battles
  • 6. Which statement is TRUE?
A) Christopher Columbus and Leif Eriksson sailed together to North America
B) Vikings discovered North America long before Christopher Columbus did
C) Eric the Red was a trusted official in Iceland
D) Leif build a chapel for his mother
  • 7. Many Vikings became raiders because...
A) they didn't like the snow
B) they wanted to spread their religion to other countries
C) they didn't inherit land from their families
D) they were bored
  • 8. Which statement gives an opinion?
A) Vikings raided many towns and cities across Europe and Russia
B) Learning about Vikings is important
C) Leif Eriksson was the second son of Erik the Red
D) Some Viking warriors fought without wearing any armour
  • 9. Why did Leif Eriksson stop exploring
A) He was too ill to travel
B) He became rich from his conquests
C) He decided he wanted to stay home
D) He was killed on a voyage to North America
  • 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 looked cool
C) It was demanded by the king
D) The carving warned people that mighty warriors were aboard the ship
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