Warriors
Children
Ships
Gods
Women
100
What was the most popular weapon around?
The Axe
100
Why would Viking parents sometimes kill their babies.
they despised weak and ill children
100
What was the fastest and largest ship?
What is Long Ships
100
Who was the god of thunder?
Thor.
100
What rights did Viking women have?
They could own land, divorce, and inherit.
200
Why did Vikings not destroy the whole town during a raid?
Because they wanted people to re-build there town so they could raid the town again.
200
What did the older boys do since they didn't go to school.
They where taught how to use weapons and sail.
200
What did the crews men eat?
Preserved Fish, dried fruit, and stale bread.
200
Were would Viking warriors go when they died in battle?
Valhalla
200
What was a dowry?
A gift of money and items which was given by the Brides father in marriage.
300
Why did Vikings invade other countries?
they were poor and needed land to live.
300
What sports did the children play?
swimming, archery, and ice skating
300
What was the Karve Ship used for?
Fishing, short journeys, and transporting animals.
300
What family included the sky gods?
The Aesir Family.
300
What was the life expectancy of a Viking women?
35 years.
400
What were the weapons made of?
iron and wood
400
What stories would poets and story tellers share with children as they traveled?
They would tell stories of heroes, events, gods, and goddesses
400
Why did Vikings have frightening carvings on their ships?
They believed it would scare their enemies or monsters of the sea.
400
Who is Frigg?
The Caring Goddess and Odin's wife.
400
What is a shieldmaiden?
A mythical name given to warrior women.
500
What were helmets with horns used for?
religious ceremonies.
500
What clothes did Children wear?
The wore clothes similar to their parents.
500
Crew Members on a ship
a Helmsman, a look-out, a bailer, the sailing crew and a oars men
500
How did the Vikings worship their gods?
through "magic trees" and wooden temples.
500
What did the Viking women iron clothes with?
Heated large smooth stones or glass.
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