The Vikings Who Were They Quiz

What was the primary reason Vikings left Scandinavia?

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold

• To escape harsh weather

• To plunder and find silver

What was a significant archaeological discovery in 1880 related to Vikings?

• A Viking village

• A Viking burial site with treasures

• A Viking longship

• A Viking weapon cache

What was the basic economic unit of Norse life?

• The clan

• The family farm

• The Viking longship

• The village market

What was the primary weapon used by Viking warriors?

• Bow and arrow

• Battle axe

• Crossbow

• Spear

What was the first major Viking sea raid?

• The attack on Greenland

• The attack on Lindesfarne

• The attack on Paris

• The attack on Scotland

What was the main material Vikings sought in their raids?

• Iron

• Silver

• Bronze

• Gold

What was a key feature of Viking longships?

• They were made of iron

• They were powered by steam

• They had a high draft

• They were light and adaptable

What did the Vikings use to intimidate their enemies?

• Fear and terrorism

• Their alliances with other tribes

• Their advanced technology

• Their large numbers

What was the climate like in Viking Scandinavia?

• Tropical and humid

• Cold and brutal

• Mild and temperate

• Hot and dry

What was the role of a king in Viking society?

• To rule over a large empire

• To manage trade routes

• To lead raids and manage a large farm

• To lead religious ceremonies