Viking Culture in Iceland - Quiz
- 1. Which manuscript contains the most comprehensive record of Old Norse mythology and legends?
A) The Sagas of Icelanders
B) Völsunga Saga
C) Heimskringla
D) Poetic Edda
- 2. What was the primary source of livelihood for Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Raiding
B) Farming
C) Trading
D) Fishing
- 3. What was the building material of choice for Viking houses in Iceland?
A) Turf
B) Brick
C) Stone
D) Wood
- 4. Who was considered the supreme god in Norse mythology?
A) Odin
B) Loki
C) Thor
D) Freya
- 5. What did the Vikings call their traditional longhouses in Iceland?
A) Smithy
B) Hof
C) Stable
D) Skáli
- 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) 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) Alphabet
B) Runes
C) Hieroglyphs
D) Cuneiform
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