Vikings in Iceland: Exploration and Settlement
  • 1. What is the name of the early Icelandic parliament established in 930 AD?
A) Þingvellir
B) Thingvellir
C) Thingeyri
D) Althing
  • 2. What type of volcanic feature is common in Iceland and used by early settlers for geothermal heating?
A) Hot springs
B) Geysers
C) Volcanic craters
D) Lava tubes
  • 3. What is the name of the Icelandic epic sagas that document early settlement and history?
A) Sagas of Icelanders
B) Prose Edda
C) Völsunga saga
D) Eddas
  • 4. Where did most of the Viking settlers in Iceland come from originally?
A) Denmark
B) Norway
C) Sweden
D) England
  • 5. What metal was highly prized and traded by the Vikings in Iceland?
A) Iron
B) Gold
C) Silver
D) Copper
  • 6. Which natural disaster had a significant impact on the Viking settlements in Iceland?
A) Tsunami
B) Storm
C) Earthquake
D) Volcanic eruption
  • 7. Which animal was domesticated by Vikings in Iceland for wool production?
A) Sheep
B) Pigs
C) Goats
D) Cows
  • 8. What is the name of the national museum in Iceland that showcases Viking artifacts?
A) Vikings of Iceland Exhibition
B) National Museum of Iceland
C) Viking Museum Reykjavik
D) Njál's Saga Museum
  • 9. Which of these was an important industry for Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Fishing
B) Textile
C) Pottery
D) Mining
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