Norse Mythology
Which animal pulled Frejya's chariot in Norse Mythology?
Cats
Define the term saga.
Long, epic poem
Define the term Knarr.
Trading/Cargo ship in Viking culture
What is Midgard in Norse Mythology?
Home of the humans (earth)
Define the term dowry
Land or money given to a couple by the bride's family upon their marriage.
Define the term longship.
Viking Warships
What is Ragnarok in Norse Mythology?
End of the world war
What was the "Thing" in Viking culture?
Group of noblemen & farmers that helped the king create laws.
Which Viking explorer founded Greenland?
Eric the Red
Who is Hel's father in Norse Mythology?
Loki
Private bodyguards to the king & his family.
Which three places did the Vikings discover?
Greenland
Iceland
Vinland
Who is Jormungand is Norse Mythology?
- Thor's mortal enemy
- World Snake that wraps around Midgard
List the four social classes in Viking culture.
- King
- Nobles
- Farmers
- Servants (Thralls)
Which historic event ended the Viking Age?
The invasion of England by the Normans