Viking Trade and Exploration Insights

The video explores the beginning of trade and exploration, focusing on the valuable commodities from the Arctic, such as furs and walrus products. It highlights the high-status goods imported into Scandinavia, including silver and slaves, which were crucial for social status and marriage. The historical context of silver trade post-Roman Empire is also discussed, emphasizing its importance and allure.

What was the initial direction of Viking exploration over the sea?

• East

• West

• North

• South

Which Arctic commodity was highly valued for ship rigging?

• Furs

• Soapstone

• Walrus hide ropes

• Walrus tusks

What was one of the main uses of soapstone in Viking trade?

• Crafting jewelry

• Sharpening weapons

• Making vessels

• Building ships

Which region was known for exporting glass drinking vessels to Scandinavia?

• Rhineland

• Middle East

• France

• Germany

What was considered the largest import into Scandinavia during the Viking Age?

• Amber

• Gold

• Slaves

• Silver

How did Vikings display their social status?

• Building large ships

• Wearing silver arm rings

• Owning land

• Having many children

What was a common use of silver among ordinary Vikings?

• Making marriages

• Building homes

• Buying land

• Trading with the Romans

Before the Viking Age, which empire did Scandinavians trade with for silver and gold?

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What was a significant consequence of the fall of the Roman Empire for the Vikings?

• Need for new silver sources

• Loss of trade routes

• Decline in shipbuilding

• End of Viking raids

What made silver an irresistible temptation for Europeans during the Viking Age?

• Its abundance

• Its beauty

• Its rarity

• Its value