- 1. In the early 10th century, the Viking leader Rollo, a formidable warrior known for his cunning and strength, forged a legendary path as he sought new lands to conquer and settle. As the Norsemen expanded their reach beyond the frigid confines of Scandinavia, Rollo set his sights on the fertile region of Normandy, nestled in the west of what is now France. During a time when the Frankish Empire was struggling with internal strife and external threats, Rollo exploited the chaos, amassing a following of devoted warriors who shared his vision of establishing a prosperous stronghold. In a series of fierce battles against the forces of King Charles the Simple, Rollo demonstrated not only his martial prowess but also his tactical brilliance, using ambushes and raids to overcome their superior numbers. Eventually, in 911, through negotiation and terms that involved both conquest and diplomacy, Rollo secured his place in history by receiving the region of Neustria – later known as Normandy – in exchange for his pledge of loyalty to the king and the promise to defend the realm from further Viking incursions. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in which Rollo became the first Duke of Normandy, blending Norse and Frankish cultures, and laying the foundation for the rise of a powerful duchy that would have significant influence over the political landscape of medieval Europe.
Who was the leader of the Vikings who won Normandy and Neustria?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Harald Fairhair
C) Rollo
D) Erik the Red
- 2. Which group of people did Rollo belong to?
A) Romans
B) Vikings
C) Samurai
D) Mongols
- 3. What type of religion did the Vikings practice?
A) Islam
B) Norse paganism
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
- 4. Which famous Viking explorer is believed to be the first European to reach North America?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Harald Hardrada
C) Bjorn Ironside
D) Erik the Red
- 5. Where did the Vikings originally come from?
A) Greece
B) Egypt
C) China
D) Scandinavia
- 6. What was the name of the Viking system of laws and assembly?
A) Thing
B) Parliament
C) Court
D) Congress
- 7. Which animal was often associated with the Viking god Odin?
A) Wolf
B) Raven
C) Bear
D) Dragon
- 8. Which famous Viking explorer visited and named Greenland?
A) Thorfinn Karlsefni
B) Erik the Red
C) Leif Erikson
D) Bjarni Herjolfsson
- 9. What was the name of the seafaring Vikings who explored and settled in the North Atlantic?
A) Aztecs
B) Celts
C) Samurai
D) Norsemen
- 10. Which Viking king attempted to conquer England and lost at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
A) Sweyn Forkbeard
B) Eric Bloodaxe
C) Canute the Great
D) Harald Hardrada
- 11. What instrument did the Vikings use for navigation at sea?
A) Compass
B) Sunstone
C) Astrolabe
D) Sextant
- 12. Which famous Viking warrior was known as the founder of the Jomsvikings?
A) Palnatoke
B) Halfdan the Black
C) Ubbe Ragnarsson
D) Hastein
- 13. Which region did Rollo win as a Viking leader?
A) Normandy
B) Scotland
C) Ireland
D) Wales
- 14. What was the name of the territory that Rollo gained in addition to Normandy?
A) Saxony
B) Neustria
C) Brittany
D) Burgundy
- 15. What title did Rollo receive upon making a treaty with the Franks?
A) King of Neustria
B) Baron of Aquitaine
C) Duke of Normandy
D) Earl of Brittany
- 16. What year approximately did Rollo become the ruler of Normandy?
A) 1215
B) 911
C) 793
D) 1066
- 17. Which Viking chieftain is believed to have been related to Rollo?
A) Ragnar Lothbrok
B) Harald Finehair
C) Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye
D) Ivar the Boneless
- 18. What type of government did Rollo establish in Normandy?
A) Feudal
B) Republic
C) Communist
D) Dictatorship
- 19. Which city served as the political center of Rollo's territory?
A) Berlin
B) London
C) Rouen
D) Paris
- 20. What maritime route did the Vikings use to reach Normandy?
A) Danube River
B) Seine River
C) Thames River
D) Rhine River
- 21. What religion did Rollo convert to?
A) Christianity
B) Paganism
C) Buddhism
D) Islam
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