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