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What type of helmets were commonly worn by Viking warriors during combat?
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?
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?
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?
What impact did Viking raids have on language in conquered areas?
What is a key reason that prompted Viking raids according to the text?
What is a key reason that prompted Viking raids according to the text?
What was the original meaning of the Old Norse word vÃkingr?
What was the original meaning of the Old Norse word vÃkingr?
When did Christianity begin to spread in Scandinavia?
When did Christianity begin to spread in Scandinavia?
What led to the decline of Viking raids?
What led to the decline of Viking raids?
Why did Viking helmets NOT actually have horns according to historical accuracy?
Why did Viking helmets NOT actually have horns according to historical accuracy?
Which event is considered the end of the age of Viking raids?
Which event is considered the end of the age of Viking raids?
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