Origin of the Word Viking and Their Role in History
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What type of helmets were commonly worn by Viking warriors during combat?

  • Spangenhelm helmets (correct)
  • Horned helmets
  • Leather helmets
  • Chainmail helmets
  • What was the typical attire of Viking men during wartime?

  • Helmet with feather plume and metal breastplate
  • Cloth caps and denim jackets
  • Silk tunics and cashmere trousers
  • Spangenhelm helmet and lamellar or leather armour (correct)
  • Which class in Viking society were wealthy nobles responsible for maintaining the well-being of their subjects?

  • Jarls (correct)
  • Thralls
  • Freemen
  • Karls
  • What impact did Viking raids have on language in conquered areas?

    <p>Led to a greater Scandinavian influence on language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason that prompted Viking raids according to the text?

    <p>Relative helplessness of victims abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original meaning of the Old Norse word víkingr?

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

    When did Christianity begin to spread in Scandinavia?

    <p>8th century CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the decline of Viking raids?

    <p>Better defense by communities attacked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Viking helmets NOT actually have horns according to historical accuracy?

    <p>Historical evidence does not support horned helmets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is considered the end of the age of Viking raids?

    <p>The Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066</p> Signup and view all the answers

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