Topic 1.1.6: The Vikings

What countries today make up Scandinavia?

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

• England, France, and Germany

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• China, Japan, and Korea

What were the Vikings known for primarily?

• Raiding monasteries

• Religious reasons

• Agriculture

• Trade networks

How did the Vikings acquire wealth?

• Through raiding monasteries

• Through trade and extortion

• Through religious practices

• Through farming

Which regions did the Vikings establish colonies in?

• England and France

• Russia and Spain

• Iceland and Greenland

• China and Japan

What do the sagas provide?

• Historically accurate information about the Vikings

• Insights into Viking way of life and trading practices

• Fictional details about the Vikings

• Reliable historical sources about the Viking Age

What did the Vikings primarily trade?

• Weapons, tools, Jewelry, and construction materials

• Food and animals

• Silk and agricultural products

• Slaves

What is the source of our knowledge about Viking religious practices?

• Prose Edda and Marvel comics

• Old Norse sagas

• Written sources from the Viking Age

• Archaeological findings

What is the main point the text is trying to convey about the Vikings?

• Their reputation for violence and raiding is well-known.

• Their religious practices were similar to Norse, Greek, and Roman mythologies.

• They played a significant role in history through colonization, trade, and cultural exchanges.

• They primarily engaged in raiding monasteries for religious reasons.

Where are Vikings from?

• Scandinavia

• Germany

• Russia

• England

True or False - Vikings created strong trading networks throughout northern Europe and Scandinavia.

• True

• False