Viking Colonization and Expansion Quiz

What is the main focus of the video series introduced by Mr. EOS?

• Viking colonization and expansion

• Viking weaponry and warfare

• Viking art and culture

• Viking mythology and legends

Why is the overpopulation theory considered weak in explaining the Viking exodus?

• Scandinavia had abundant farmland

• Population boom occurred during the Viking Age

• Vikings were not interested in farming

• Vikings preferred warmer climates

What societal issue in Viking culture led to many men leaving Scandinavia?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• High taxes imposed by local lords

• Gender imbalance due to female infanticide

• Scarcity of building materials

How did Viking inheritance customs influence younger sons?

• They were encouraged to become farmers

• They received equal shares of inheritance

• They were given leadership roles

• They often left to seek wealth elsewhere

What was a consequence of increasing centralization in Scandinavia during the Viking Age?

• Viking raids decreased

• Trade routes were expanded

• Local chiefs were replaced by more powerful lords

• Local chiefs gained more power

What role did Viking religion play in their raiding activities?

• It discouraged violence and raids

• It rewarded brave deeds and death in combat

• It focused solely on peaceful exploration

• It prohibited leaving Scandinavia

Which empire's collapse provided opportunities for Viking raids?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Charlemagne's Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was a key factor that made European churches and monasteries attractive targets for Vikings?

• They were protected by powerful armies

• They were located in remote areas

• They were filled with gold and undefended

• They were heavily fortified

What was the only uniting factor in Western Europe during the Viking Age?

• Language

• Military alliances

• Religion

• Trade

What humorous suggestion is made about why Vikings left Scandinavia?

• Talking elephants told them to sail west

• They were searching for new spices

• They were tired of the cold weather

• They wanted to learn new languages