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