Viking History Quiz

Why is it important for historians to think about the sources of their information on Viking attacks?

• Vikings had a detailed written language

• Sources are always unbiased

• Information may come with biases

• Sources are mostly fictional

What does the Annals of Ulster document about the Vikings?

• The Viking art and culture

• The Viking trade routes

• Attacks by Vikings on the monastery on Iona

• The Viking language

What was one of the reasons for the Viking expansion into other lands?

• Abundance of arable lands

• Lack of skill in shipbuilding

• Growing populations and lack of resources

• Peaceful relations with other groups

Where were the early Viking raids concentrated?

• Southern Europe

• Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland

• Eastern Asia

• Western Africa

When did the first recorded Viking attacks on Britain start?

• Early 7th century

• Late 8th century

• Early 9th century

• Late 9th century

Which two monasteries were famously raided by the Vikings in the late 8th century?

• Canterbury and York

• Lindisfarne and Iona

• Winchester and Durham

• Glastonbury and Bath

What did the Vikings often take during their raids?

• Livestock and crops

• Valuable church goods and slaves

• Land and property deeds

• Weapons and armor

What was the purpose of Viking longships during raids?

• To transport goods

• To serve as homes

• To attack coastal communities and escape quickly

• To fish in deep waters

According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, what natural phenomena were seen before the Viking raids in 793?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Lightning and whirlwinds

• Volcanic eruptions and floods

• Solar eclipses and meteor showers

Where did the Vikings initially begin to settle beyond their homelands?

• France and Spain

• Ireland and England

• Germany and Italy

• Norway and Sweden