Society
Who was directly below a king in the Norse hierarchy?
Jarls.
Why was trade necessary for the Norse?
Their homeland lacked room for large farms and many resources for expansion.
What style toilet did the Norse use in their homelands?
Cesspits, pits dug into the ground like a rest stop toilet.
The raid of this island monastery off of Northumberland was the first instance of a recorded raid in England.
Lindisfarne.
What style of religion was the Norse religion?
It was polytheistic as it involved multiple gods.
What term did the Norse use for slaves in their society?
Thralls
What was the name of the most important trade port to the Norse?
The port of Hedeby.
What was the basic design for a Norse house?
Two rows of wooden columns ran the length of the house supporting the high points of the roof. Roofs would either be wood, thatched or turf.
What was special about longboats and dragon ships that other navies lacked at the time?
The ships were light and fast allowing for inland raids up rivers and channels.
How was Norse myth and religion spread and continued?
It was spread and continued through word of mouth, using stories told at parties and over campfires.
Which class held the rights and responsibilities of chieftains, warlords and village leaders?
Jarls.
What item did the Norse trade the most with other continents?
Furs.
Where were most Norse towns located and why?
They were located by natural harbours on the coast that allowed access to water, fish and room for ports for trade.
What season did Vikings avoid raiding during, proffering to stay home and 'holiday'?
Winter.
Which realm do humans reside in, in Norse mythology?
Migard.
What were the four TRADITIONAL levels of the Norse hierarchy? (In order from top to bottom)
Kings, Jarls, Karls, Thralls
What navigation device allowed Norse sailors to sail on open waters?
The Sun-shadow board.
What was the layout of a normal Norse home?
Often one room homes with a cooking fire in the middle.The animals lived in a byre at one end of the house and the people lived at the other.
What type of military unit was usually lacking in a Viking army and why?
Cavalry were lacking, most viking tactics relied on the use of shield walls and strong infantry formations.
Which Norse God created the 8 legged horse Odin rides on?
Loki, who was the mother of the horse.
What did majority of Norse citizens do to live?
Farming, grazing animals, hunting and fishing.
How did the Norse economy work at home?
The Norse economy ran on agriculture and local food products obtained from hunting, fishing, and collecting.
What style of flooring would be found in Norse homes?
The flooring was usually pounded earth, some richer households had carpets in areas.
What tactic used by Charles the Bald of West Frankia, helped reduce the number of inland raids across England?
Fortified bridges that blocked river access.
What realm do the ice giants reside in, in Norse mythology?
Jötunheimr.