History 4.04 Semester 2

Which statements describe the geographic and climatic features of Scandinavia that encouraged people to go to sea?

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• easy access to seas

• long coastlines

• lots of sandy beaches

• hot summers

Which statements describe the geographic and climatic features of Scandinavia that encouraged people to go to sea?

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• harsh winters

• large herds of cattle

• scarcity of farmland

Which statements are elements of Norse culture?

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• The government included councils called Things.

• The people were skilled at building log canoes.

• The people built sturdy longships.

• The government included a juried court system.

Which statements are elements of Norse culture?

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• Throughout their history, the people traded peacefully with other nations.

• Wild warriors were called berserkers.

• The people went on fierce raids.

• Their religious life centered around monasteries.

• Fierce sailors were called navalites.

When they went a-viking to other places, what did the Vikings often attack?

• castles

• country manors

• monasteries

• cities

Which place did the Vikings raid frequently?

• North Africa

• Ireland

• North America

• Greece

Which statement most accurately describes Viking journeys?

• Vikings traveled by land and sea to reach the cities of central Europe and Asia Minor.

• Vikings traveled by sea, staying close to coastlines and rarely going inland.

• Vikings traveled by sea, most often to Iceland, Greenland, and North America.

• Vikings traveled mostly by water, reaching the Caspian Sea in eastern Europe and as far west as North America. They made hit-and-run raids--primarily on churches--as they searched for gold and silver.

Which of the following most accurately describes Viking raids?

• Vikings raided rural areas to take livestock back with them to Scandinavia.

• Vikings most often raided cities where they could steal from businesses and wealthy homes.

• Vikings made raids that were usually hit and run, and they targeted monasteries or churches that had valuable gold and silver objects.

• Viking raids focused on churches and monasteries because the Vikings wanted to eliminate Christianity wherever they could.