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