Lindisfarne a Viking's view - part 1

The transcript describes a strategic attack on a monastery, detailing the planning, execution, and journey involved. The attackers chose high tide to prevent aid from reaching the monks and carefully planned each warrior's task. They sailed from the Shetland Islands, waiting for the right conditions to begin their adventure.

Why did the attackers choose to strike the monastery at high tide?

• To synchronize with other attacks

• To take advantage of the low visibility

• To prevent help from reaching the monks

• To ensure a quick escape

What was the primary focus of the attackers' observation of the monastery?

• The number of monks living there

• The location of gold and silver

• The daily routine of the monks

• The architectural style of the buildings

How were the warriors organized for the raid?

• They were split randomly without specific tasks

• They were divided into groups based on their skills

• They were all assigned to guard the long ship

• They were all sent to attack the monastery

What misconception about the raid does the narrator clarify?

• That they were unprepared for the raid

• That they had no prior knowledge of the monastery

• That they attacked during the day

• That they sailed directly from the mainland

What was the significance of waiting for the right conditions before the raid?

• To wait for reinforcements

• To maximize the element of surprise

• To align with other Viking raids

• To ensure the monks were asleep