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