Homelands and Settlements
Literature and Art
Technology and Warfare
Exploration and Trade
Religion and Seamanship
100
Where was the Viking's homeland?
Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
100
What language was introduced to Scandinavia through Christianity?
Latin/Anglo Saxon
100
Why were men expected to have weapons with them at all times?
Because they need to provide and protect their families
100
What were the main locations where Vikings would trade?
Europe and Asia
100
Who was one of the most famous Vikings?
Eric the Red Lief Ericson
200
How did the Vikings settle in Britain?
They attacked at the south part of England.
200
What was used to write their stories on?
wood and rune stones
200
What was the most common weapon?
Spear and shield
200
What types of goods would the Vikings want to buy from other countries?
wine, silk, spices, glass, silver, jewelry
200
How did the Vikings keep water out of their boats?
They used tarred wool and animal hair
300
What other lands did the Vikings settle in?
North America, Iceland and Greenland
300
What language did the Vikings speak?
Norse
300
What is one of the two gods that the Vikings would pray to before a battle?
Thor and Odin
300
What types of good did the Vikings trade with others?
fur, leather, iron, wood, fish, walrus ivory, wool, honey, tin, wheat
300
Who was the Viking god of mischief?
Loki, son of Odin
400
What materials did the Vikings use to build their houses?
mud, wood, dirt, and straw
400
Both men and women wore ______________.
Jewelry
400
When was a Viking considered wealthy?
When he owned a complete ensemble of helmet, shield, mail, shirt, sword, spear and ax.
400
What type of money did they use for buying other goods?
gold
400
How did the Vikings navigate across the ocean?
They used star positions and very primitive compasses
500
What did the Viking houses look like?
long oval shaped
500
The Vikings believed their poetry was a divine gift from?
Their god Odin
500
What was the shape of the Viking shield?
Round
500
What did the Vikings do to make sure they got a fair deal?
They carried a folding scale to weigh the gold and make sure they were not cheated
500
According to Norse belief, what happens to warriors after they die in battle?
They go to Valhalla.
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