Viking Longships Quiz

What did Viking men use to protect themselves during battles?

• Swords

• Shields

• Cannons

• Armor

What is another name for a Viking longship?

• Tradeship

• Dragonship

• Warship

• Swiftship

Where did Vikings eat and sleep on their longships?

• Inside the ship

• On the deck

• They never ate or slept while sailing

• They ate at nearby islands

Where did Vikings come from?

• There is no information about where they came from in the passage

• China

• Scandinavia

• Africa

How many people could a typical longship hold?

• Around 10

• Around 25

• Around 50-60

• Around 100

What were Viking longships used for?

• Transporting goods

• War and raiding

• Fishing

• Exploring new lands

What material was the Viking sail most likely made of?

• Wood

• Wool

• Leather

• Metal

How were Viking longships powered most of the time? Choose all the correct answers

• By a motor

• By sails

• By oars

• They weren't powered, they were pulled by other ships

Why were Viking longships long and narrow?

• To hold more cargo

• To travel quickly through the water

• To be easier to steer

• To scare enemies

What did the figurehead on the front of the ship look like?

• A flag

• A treasure chest

• An vicious animal

• A Boat