Viking Society
True or False: Viking women could inherit property and request a divorce.
True
True or False - Vikings enjoyed playing boardgames?
True
True or False -
The Viking upper class e.g. warriors and landowners were known as Jarls
True
What type of dwelling did most Vikings live in?
Answer: Longhouse
Who was at the top of Viking social structure?
Chieftain
True or False: Most Vikings were full-time raiders and warriors.
Answer: False – most were farmers, traders, and craftsmen
What speed in km/h could a Viking longship travel up to?
A Viking longship could potentially travel up to 28 kilometers per hour (km/h) under favorable conditions.
What was the lowest class in Viking society, often made up of slaves or servants?
Answer: Thralls
What social activity did Vikings love to do for a celebration?
What was the term for the Viking legal assembly where disputes were settled?
A Thing
What was a "skald" in Viking society? (hint they were often a source of entertainment)
Answer: A poet or storyteller