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