Norse Mythology
Which animal pulled Frejya's chariot in Norse Mythology?
Cats
Define the term saga.
Long, epic poem
What was the "Thing" is Viking culture?
Group of noblemen & farmers that helped the king create laws.
Define the term Knarr.
Trading/Cargo ship in Viking culture
What is Midgard in Norse Mythology?
Home of the humans (earth)
Define the term dowry
Land or money given to a couple by the bride's family upon their marriage.
Who is Jormungand is Norse Mythology?
- Thor's mortal enemy
- World Snake that wraps around Midgard
Define the term longship.
Viking Warships
What is Ragnarok in Norse Mythology?
End of the world war
Define the term fjords.
Bodies of water surrounded by narrow cliffs.
Which three countries historically made up Scandinavia?
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Which Viking explorer founded Greenland?
Eric the Red
Who is Hel's father in Norse Mythology?
Loki
Private bodyguards to the king & his family.
Which country created paper money?
This is a filler question.
China
Which three places did the Vikings explore?
Greenland
Iceland
Vinland
List the four parts of the Tree of Life in Norse Mythology.
- Asgard/Valhalla
- Midgard
- Helheim
List the four social classes in Viking culture.
- King
- Nobles
- Farmers
- Servants (Thralls)
Who was the president of the United States during the War of 1812?
This is a filler question.
James Madison
Which historic event ended the Viking Age?
William the Conqueror's invasion of England.