Viking Ventures: Navigating the Seas and Shaping Normandy

The video explores the Viking expeditions across Europe, their colonization of Normandy, and their advanced navigation techniques, including the use of solar compasses and sunstones. It highlights the Vikings' discovery of America before Columbus and their significant influence in France, leading to the creation of Normandy. The legacy of the Vikings is evident in place names and genetic studies in Normandy.

Which regions did the Vikings control during their expeditions?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The North Atlantic

• The Indian Ocean

How did Vikings navigate when they were far from land?

• By following the flight of crows

• By using GPS technology

• Using a magnetic compass

• By following ocean currents

What was the purpose of the solar compass developed by the Vikings?

• To communicate with other ships

• To predict weather

• To measure time

• To find directions at sea

What unique property did the Iceland Spa stone have that aided Viking navigation?

• It could split light rays

• It glowed in the dark

• It was magnetic

• It changed color with temperature

How did the Iceland Spa stone help Vikings find the sun's direction?

• By magnifying the sun's image

• By absorbing sunlight

• By reflecting sunlight

• By splitting light into two beams

Who was the Viking leader associated with reaching America?

• Leif Erikson

• Harald Hardrada

• Erik the Red

• Ragnar Lothbrok

What was the primary occupation of the Vikings besides exploration?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Trading

• Mining

What historical event marked the creation of Normandy?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Treaty of Verdun

• The agreement between Charles the Simple and Rollo

What does the name 'Normandy' mean?

• Land of the Western men

• Land of the Eastern men

• Land of the Southern men

• Land of the Northern men

What percentage of Normans tested showed possible Viking ancestry?

• 25%

• 50%

• 12%

• 5%