Viking Exploration
Vikings were skilled __________ who sailed great distances.
navigators
Vikings traded a wide variety of goods, including silver, cloth, and __________.
slaves
The giant tree connecting nine worlds is called __________.
Yggdrasil
Ghana’s wealth and power were built on controlling __________ trade routes.
trans-Saharan trade
Two major goods traded were gold and __________.
salt
Vikings used special boats designed for both open sea and rivers.What were these boats called?
longships
This valuable item (from tree resin) was traded and is shown in the picture. What is it?
amber
Asgard is described as the home of the _________.
gods
Ghana’s main source of riches was controlling this valuable metal. What was it?
gold
Ivory comes from the tusks of __________.
elephants
Vikings reached North America about 500 years before Columbus. True or False?
True
Viking trade networks connected Europe with this region: the __________ East.
Middle East
Who is the god of thunder who uses a powerful hammer?
Thor
Islam became influential in Ghana mainly through __________ contacts with North Africa.
trade
People traveled across the desert in groups called __________.
caravans
Name the two famous Viking explorers: one founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland, and one is linked to voyages to North America.
Erik the Red and Leif Erikson
Besides trading goods, Vikings also exchanged ideas and __________.
technologies
What are the warrior women who guided the spirits of valiant warriors to Asgard called?
Valkyries
Under whose leadership did the Mali Empire expand?
Sundiata
One major desert challenge was violent winds blowing sand. What were these called?
sandstorms
Vikings explored and settled in several regions, including these islands near Britain. What are they called?
the British Isles
Vikings introduced new agricultural practices, increasing productivity and causing economic growth of __________.
settlements
In the text, Loki is known for playing tricks and causing __________.
chaos
Which famous Mali king made a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324–1325 CE?
Mansa Musa
Islam spread to West Africa through the trade routes by about the year __________ in the passage.
1300