Norseman and Their Longships

The video explores the Norsemen's seafaring prowess, focusing on their shipbuilding techniques. A young boy, Harold, learns the craft from his father, selecting the right trees and constructing ships that are swift and flexible. These ships are used for exploration, warfare, and even burials. Harold's first raid on the Irish coast is successful, and he later leads his men to Seville. The narrative concludes with Odin inviting Harold to Valhalla, highlighting the cultural significance of these voyages.

What was the key to the Norsemen's success in ruling the seas?

• Their alliances with other kingdoms

• Their large armies

• The fearsome longships they built

• Their advanced navigation skills

What did Harold's father look for when selecting trees for shipbuilding?

• Short and wide trunks

• Old and sturdy trees

• Tall and straight trunks

• Curved and thick branches

What is the first part of the ship to be constructed?

• The keel

• The planking

• The sails

• The mast

What was the purpose of Harold's first voyage?

• To explore new lands

• To establish a new settlement

• To trade with other nations

• To raid the Irish coast

What did the raiders bring back from their first voyage?

• Maps of new territories

• Gold and jewels

• Goods and many slaves

• New shipbuilding techniques

Which river did Harold sail up during his later adventures?

• The Seine

• The Thames

• The Guadalquivir

• The Danube

Which city did Harold attack after sailing up the Guadalquivir River?

• Lisbon

• Seville

• Barcelona

• Madrid

Who invites Harold to their home in the realm of Asgard?

• Odin

• Freya

• Loki

• Thor

Where does Odin hear Harold's story?

• In the city of Seville

• On the shores of Ireland

• In the halls of Valhalla

• In the forests of Norway