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