Viking Society
What was the title of a Viking leader or chief?
Jarl
In what country is the island of Lindisfarne located, where the first major Viking raid occurred?
England
Who was the Viking god of thunder?
Thor
What is the name of the long, narrow ships Vikings used for raiding?
Longships
Which Viking explorer is credited with reaching North America around the year 1000?
Leif Erikson
hat was the name given to Viking farmers and craftsmen who were free citizens?
Karls
What was the main reason Vikings began exploring and raiding distant lands?
To seek wealth, land, and resources (due to limited resources at home)
What is the name of the paradise where Viking warriors hope to go after death?
Valhalla
What was the main material used for Viking ship hulls?
Wood
Which legendary female Viking warrior was said to have fought alongside Ragnar Lothbrok and is featured in Norse sagas?
Lagertha
What type of language did the Vikings speak?
Old Norse
What name did Vikings give to the land they found in North America?
Vinland
What is the name of goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology?
Frejya
What feature made Viking ships especially suited for both river and sea voyages?
Shallow Draft
Name the Viking explorer who established a colony in Greenland.
Erik the Red
What role did women commonly play in Viking society aside from being homemakers?
They could own property, run farms, and manage households.
In which year is the Viking raid on Lindisfarne believed to have taken place?
793AD
Who guards the gates of Valhalla?
Valkyries
How did Vikings improve the speed and manoeuvrability of their ships compared to others at the time?
They designed longships with symmetrical ends and a shallow draft.
Which famed Viking king is known for converting Denmark and Norway to Christianity?
Harald Bluetooth
What was the name of the assembly where Vikings made laws and settled disputes?
A Thing
Which territory did Vikings establish in eastern England and rule for several decades?
Danelaw
What is the name of the final battle in Norse mythology that marks the end of the gods?
Ragnarok
What is the name of the Viking ship found in Norway that is considered one of the best preserved?
Oseberg ship
Who was the last Viking king that died in the 1066 battle?
Harald Hardrada