Viking Rap Battles - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the origins of rapping, highlighting its roots in Scandinavia with the practice of Flighting, a poetic exchange of insults. It discusses notable examples from Nordic history, such as Loki's verbal battles with the gods, and traces the spread of Flighting to Britain, where it became part of Anglo-Saxon culture. The video also examines a famous Scottish Flighting example between William Kennedy and William Dunbar, noting the similarities to modern rap battles.

Which region is credited with the early form of rapping known as Flighting?

• Azerbaijan

• Scandinavia

• Japan

• America

In the poem of Harbeth, what is Thor criticized for?

• His wealth

• His clothing

• His intelligence

• His bravery

What was a common theme in the Nordic Flighting exchanges?

• Religious discussions

• Political debates

• Scientific discoveries

• Personal insults and boasts

How did Flighting make its way to Britain?

• Through Viking invasions

• As part of Anglo-Saxon culture

• Through trade routes

• Via Roman conquests

What is a notable feature of the Scottish Flighting example between Kennedy and Dunbar?

• It was a peaceful exchange

• It highlighted language differences

• It was written in Latin

• It involved a duel