Vikings Flashcard

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How do we know that the Vikings actually settled in North America?

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Artifacts and a foundation were found

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Why did Leif Erikson name the new land Vinland?

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It was covered with vines.

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Long stories or tales told by Vikings were known as what?

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Sagas

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Iceland and Greenland were hard places to live because

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Not enough farm land or trees

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Who was Eric the Red to Leif Ericson?

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Father

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What nickname did the Vikings get because of their out of control behavior when they charged into battle?

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Berserkers

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What could Viking long ships do that most boats of that time could not do? Options: Go in shallow waters (because flat bottoms), Steer themself (had an engine), Shoot cannons (10 cannons on each ship), Use GPS when at sea (to help with navigation)

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Go in shallow waters (because flat bottoms)

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I am a Norseman who led the first viking expedition to Greenland.  Who am I?

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Erik the Red

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The Vikings were the earliest known Europeans to set foot on which continent?

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North America

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What three countries make up Scandinavia? Options: Denmark, Ice land, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Norway, Ireland, Sweeden

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Sweden, Denmark, Norway