Who?
What part of the world did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia — Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
What were Viking houses called that were long and narrow?
Longhouses
What were Viking ships called?
Longboats / longships
Who was the Viking god of thunder?
Thor
What did Vikings sometimes take when they raided villages?
Gold, food, goods
What does the term viking mean?
Viking means pirate.
What did most Viking families do for food besides raiding?
Farming, fishing, and hunting
Why were longships good for rivers and oceans?
They were long, light, and shallow
Who was the chief of the Viking gods?
Odin
What did Vikings trade instead of always fighting?
Furs, fish, tools, jewelry
True or False: Vikings wore horned helmets.
False
What did Vikings use for clothes to stay warm?
Sheepskins or furs or animal hides
What powered Viking ships when there was no wind?
Oars
What was the Viking heaven for brave warriors called?
Valhalla
Which land did Vikings reach long before Columbus?
Vinland, or North America, near Canada/Maine.
What language did the Vikings speak long ago?
Old Norse
What tool did Vikings use to cook food over a fire?
Iron pots / cauldrons
What animal head was often carved on the front of ships?
Dragon or serpent
What kind of stories did Vikings tell about their gods?
Myths or legends
What famous Viking explorer sailed to Greenland?
Erik the Red
What name was given to Viking farmers, traders, and craftspeople?
Norse people / Norsemen
What were some fun activities Vikings would enjoy? Name at least 2.
Swimming, wrestling, racing, skating, skiing, and board games (including chess).
How did Vikings know where they were going without maps?
Sun, stars, landmarks
Were these myths or legends true?
No, they were just another way to explain the world and life outside of Yah's word.
What was the name of the Viking’s son who explored even farther west?
Leif Erikson