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