Viking Culture in Iceland
- 1. Which manuscript contains the most comprehensive record of Old Norse mythology and legends?
A) Heimskringla
B) Völsunga Saga
C) The Sagas of Icelanders
D) Poetic Edda
- 2. What was the primary source of livelihood for Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Trading
B) Fishing
C) Raiding
D) Farming
- 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) Norse paganism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
- 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) Smithy
B) Stable
C) Hof
D) Skáli
- 7. What type of writing system did the Vikings use to record their sagas and poems?
A) Hieroglyphs
B) Cuneiform
C) Runes
D) Alphabet
- 8. Which animal was vital to the survival of Viking settlers in Iceland?
A) Goats
B) Pigs
C) Cows
D) Sheep
- 9. What was the primary form of punishment for crimes in Viking society in Iceland?
A) Torture
B) Fines
C) Imprisonment
D) Outlawry
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