Viking Life and Culture Quiz

What is a common misconception about Viking helmets?

• They were made of gold.

• They were worn by women.

• They had horns.

• They were used only in battles.

How were Viking children educated?

• Through formal schools.

• By reading books.

• Through songs and stories.

• By attending church.

What was a common game played by Viking children?

• Hide and seek

• Chess

• Tag

• A game similar to today's chip

How did Vikings keep warm in their homes during winter?

• By building houses with specific rules to keep out air.

• Using electric heaters.

• By using fireplaces in every room.

• By wearing multiple layers of clothing.

What was unique about Viking bathing practices?

• They bathed daily.

• They used scented oils.

• They cleaned themselves with steam.

• They bathed in rivers.

What was the primary purpose of Viking longboats?

• For fishing.

• For trading and exploring.

• For leisure trips.

• For transporting goods.

How did Vikings navigate the seas without modern tools?

• By following birds.

• Using a compass.

• By using maps.

• Using the stars and sun.

What role did the 'lookout' have on a Viking ship?

• To row the boat.

• To look out for danger and land.

• To cook for the crew.

• To steer the ship.

What did Vikings believe about the afterlife?

• They would need items from their current life.

• They would be reincarnated.

• There was no afterlife.

• They would become gods.

How were Viking royals typically buried?

• In a mausoleum.

• In a pyramid.

• In a boat under the ground.

• In a simple grave.