Viking Alphabet and Exploration Quiz

What were the letters of the Viking alphabet known as?

• Symbols

• Alphabet

• Futhark

• Numbers

What did the Vikings use runes for?

• Record jokes

• Record narratives

• Record important events

• Record stories

Where did Viking ships reach during their explorations?

• Australia

• China

• Britain

• India

What did Viking traders use to weigh coins?

• Measuring tape

• Folding scales

• Thermometer

• Balance scale

How did Vikings find their way when out of sight of land?

• GPS

• Maps

• Sun

• Compass

What did some Norsemen do instead of becoming traders or merchants?

• Sailing

• Looting

• Quality goods

• Farming

What did Viking sailors do during their raids?

• Trade goods

• Pillage treasures

• Plant crops

• Build houses

What did the Vikings demand from the families or friends of captives?

• Gifts

• Land

• Ransom

• Apology

What did the Vikings force captured people into if ransom was refused?

• Freedom

• Leadership

• Slavery

• Friendship