Vikings article

What regions did the Vikings originally come from?

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• England, Ireland, and Scotland

• Germany, Poland, and Lithuania

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

Which city did the Vikings found in Ireland?

• Limerick

• Galway

• Dublin

• Cork

What was the first Viking raid on England recorded at?

• York

• Canterbury

• London

• Lindisfarne

Who is considered one of England's wisest and most able kings?

• William the Conqueror

• Canute the Great

• Alfred the Great

• Edward the Confessor

Where did Eric the Red settle?

• Iceland

• Greenland

• Newfoundland

• Vinland

What was the purpose of the 'Drakkars'?

• War and exploration

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Trading

Which of these is NOT a true Viking characteristic?

• Longships

• Horned helmets

• Raiding

• Trading

Who was the settler of Vinland?

• Brodir

• Sweyn Forkbeard

• Leif Ericsson

• Eric the Red

What years were the Vikings highly active in Europe?

• Between the seventh and ninth centuries

• Between the ninth and eleventh centuries

• Between the tenth and twelfth centuries

• Between the eighth and tenth centuries

What did the Vikings use the 'Knarr' for?

• Trading

• Fishing

• Exploration

• War