- 1. What was the primary wood used to build Viking ships?
A) Pine
B) Maple
C) Birch
D) Oak
- 2. What were the shields on Viking ships primarily made of?
A) Iron
B) Wood
C) Leather
D) Bronze
- 3. What type of sails did Viking ships mostly use?
A) Square
B) Round
C) Curved
D) Triangular
- 4. What is the term used for the upper edge of a Viking ship's hull?
A) Gunwale
B) Bow
C) Keel
D) Stern
- 5. Which material was primarily used for making the sails of Viking ships?
A) Wool
B) Silk
C) Synthetic fibers
D) Canvas
- 6. What was the role of the 'busse' in Viking fleets?
A) Medical ship
B) Scouting ahead
C) Prisoner transport
D) Large cargo and troop transport
- 7. What year is commonly accepted for the end of the Viking Age?
A) 1066
B) 1000
C) 793
D) 1200
- 8. What is the name of the largest preserved Viking ship, found in Norway?
A) Borrep
B) Tune
C) Gokstad
D) Oseberg
- 9. The term 'knarr' was used for Viking ships that were primarily used for what purpose?
A) Exploration
B) Raiding
C) Warfare
D) Trading
- 10. Which famous Viking explorer likely used similar ships for his voyages to North America?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Ragnar Lothbrok
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Erik the Red
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