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