Vikings
  • 1. Viking Warriors....
A) were not really very strong, they just looked scary.
B) NEVER went into battle without all of their protective equipment.
C) used different types of equipment in battle but the spears and axes were the most common weapons
D) all wore helmets with horns
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Eric the Red
A) Eric was often in trouble with the authorities
B) Eric discovered Greenland
C) Eric discovered North America
D) Leif was Eric's son
  • 3. What was similar about the Vikings from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark?
A) They were brave
B) They had good sailing skills
C) They liked adventure
D) They had good sailing skills, they liked adventure AND they were brave
  • 4. What did Viking warriors often do after taking over a land
A) They became farmers
B) They continued to plunder and steal from the local people
C) They moved on to new adventures
D) They fought with authorities
  • 5. Vikings are most known for their interest in plunder. What is plunder?
A) loot or valuables taken by force
B) buildings where monks lived and worshipped
C) challenges and battles
D) decorated sailing vessels
  • 6. Which statement is TRUE?
A) Christopher Columbus and Leif Eriksson sailed together to North America
B) Vikings discovered North America long before Christopher Columbus did
C) Leif build a chapel for his mother
D) Eric the Red was a trusted official in Iceland
  • 7. Many Vikings became raiders because...
A) they didn't inherit land from their families
B) they wanted to spread their religion to other countries
C) they were bored
D) they didn't like the snow
  • 8. Which statement gives an opinion?
A) Leif Eriksson was the second son of Erik the Red
B) Vikings raided many towns and cities across Europe and Russia
C) Some Viking warriors fought without wearing any armour
D) Learning about Vikings is important
  • 9. Why did Leif Eriksson stop exploring
A) He was too ill to travel
B) He was killed on a voyage to North America
C) He decided he wanted to stay home
D) He became rich from his conquests
  • 10. Why did the fast ships often have a carved dragon on the bow?
A) It looked cool
B) The carving warned people that mighty warriors were aboard the ship
C) It was demanded by the king
D) Vikings liked to carve during the long winter months
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