Viking Navigation and Exploration Methods

The video explores the Vikings' extensive travels and conquests, highlighting their ventures to North America, Russia, Ireland, and England. It discusses the reasons behind their raids, such as population pressures and land scarcity in Norway and Denmark. The Vikings' innovative navigation techniques and shipbuilding skills are examined, including their use of the Sun board and Ravens for navigation. Finally, the video delves into the Vikings' ambitions for fame and survival in a harsh and uninhabitable landscape.

What was one of the main reasons the Vikings needed to raid other lands?

• To find new trade partners

• To escape harsh weather

• Due to an expanding population and limited land

• To spread their religion

Which regions did the Vikings reach during their travels?

• North America and Russia

• Antarctica and Greenland

• Africa and Asia

• Australia and South America

What was a significant challenge faced by the Vikings in their homeland?

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation of cities

• Uninhabitable interior regions

• Frequent earthquakes

What was a key characteristic of the Vikings' naval technology?

• They used steam-powered ships

• They relied solely on wind power

• Their ships could only navigate coastal waters

• Their ships could cross oceans and navigate rivers

What was the primary goal of the Vikings' imperialist force?

• To spread their culture

• To establish trade routes

• To expand their kingdom and power

• To find new allies

How did the Vikings navigate across open water?

• By following the coastline

• Using the Sun board and releasing ravens

• By following the stars

• Using a compass

What was the purpose of releasing ravens during Viking navigation?

• To scare away predators

• To determine the proximity of land

• To signal other ships

• To find food

Which of the following was NOT a method used by Vikings for navigation?

• Using the Sun board

• Releasing ravens

• Observing the ocean currents

• Using a magnetic compass

What drove the Vikings to seek new lands and opportunities?

• A desire for adventure

• The harsh and uninhabitable landscape of their homeland

• A quest for knowledge

• A need to escape enemies

What were the Vikings known for in terms of their ambitions?

• Their focus on agriculture

• Their peaceful coexistence with neighbors

• Their great ambitions for fame and discovery

• Their isolation from the rest of the world