Vikings Quiz

When was the Viking age?

• AD900 to 1200

• AD700 to 1100

• AD600 to 1000

• AD500 to 800

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Scandinavia

• France

• Italy

• Germany

What does the word 'Viking' mean?

• A skilled craftsman

• A brave explorer

• A peaceful farmer

• A pirate raid

Which of the following is NOT a Viking word?

• Bread

• Dirt

• Muck

• Egg

What was the first Viking raid recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

• AD787

• AD793

• AD865

• AD878

Which city was the most important in the Danelaw?

• London

• Chester

• Dublin

• York

What was the Great Heathen Army?

• A group of peaceful settlers

• A huge force of Vikings

• A band of explorers

• A small raiding party

Which kingdom was ruled by Alfred the Great?

• Mercia

• East Anglia

• Wessex

• Northumbria

What did the Vikings use to travel?

• Carriages

• Longboats

• Horses

• Chariots

Which of the following places was founded by the Vikings?

• London

• Paris

• Dublin

• Rome