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