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