Ancient Scandinavians: The Vikings
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Which type of ship was used by the Vikings for trading purposes?

  • Longship
  • Horned helms
  • Drakkar
  • Knarr (correct)
  • What was the outcome of the last attempt of Norwegians to invade England?

  • They were defeated by the Picts
  • They successfully conquered England
  • They were defeated by the Irish allied forces
  • They were defeated by the Anglo-Saxons (correct)
  • Which area of Great Britain was least settled by the Vikings?

  • Scotland
  • Ireland
  • Cornwall
  • Wales (correct)
  • What is a famous misconception about the Vikings according to the text?

    <p>They used the sculls of their enemies as cups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the god of agriculture and fertility in Viking mythology?

    <p>Frey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Viking king was associated with the city of Jorvik?

    <p>Eric Bloodaxe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did William the Conqueror end the Viking era in England?

    <p>1066</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom did the Viking ruler Canute the Great establish?

    <p>Danelaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'Viking' mean?

    <p>Pirate raid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did most Vikings live?

    <p>In wooden houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Viking women responsible for?

    <p>Household chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the primary occupations of Viking men?

    <p>Leather-working and smithing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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