Exploring the Viking Era

From which region did the Vikings originate?

• Scandinavia

• The British Isles

• France

• The Middle East

What was a key factor in the Vikings' ability to travel far?

• The invention of the compass

• Their alliances with other nations

• Advanced navigational skills

• Their use of horses

Which of the following was NOT a material for Viking inscriptions?

• Silk

• Bone

• Bark

• Stone

What alphabet did the Vikings use for inscriptions?

• Latin

• Cyrillic

• Hieroglyphics

• Futhark

What was the purpose of the Ramsund runes in Sweden?

• To celebrate a wedding

• To mark a burial site

• To commemorate a bridge

• To curse enemies

Who was Harald Bluetooth?

• A king who converted to Christianity

• A runic scholar

• A shipbuilder

• A Viking warrior

What modern symbol is derived from Harald Bluetooth?

• The peace sign

• The heart symbol

• The Bluetooth logo

• The recycle symbol

What did Egil use to save a young girl's life?

• A healing potion

• A piece of whale bone with runes

• A prayer

• A magical herb

Until when did the Viking era approximately last?

• 1200 CE

• 800 CE

• 1000 CE

• 1100 CE

What is the Glavendrup stone known for?

• Marking the grave of a famous Viking

• A curse protecting it

• Its detailed map of Viking travels

• The oldest runic inscription