Viking History
What is the Viking Age?
The Viking Age (about 800–1050 CE) was the period during the Middle Ages when Norsemen known as Vikings undertook large-scale raiding, colonising, conquest, and trading throughout Europe and reached North America.
This Viking is remembered for discovering Greenland.
Erik the Red
This god of thunder wields the hammer Mjölnir.
Thor
Vikings primarily farmed this type of grain, used to make bread and porridge.
barley
These iconic ships were known for their speed and shallow drafts.
longships
This infamous raid on a monastery in 793 AD marked the start of the Viking Age.
the raid on Lindisfarne
This son of Erik the Red is believed to be the first European to set foot in North America.
Leif Erikson
This one-eyed chief of the Norse gods is associated with wisdom and war
Odin
These distinctive markings were used by Vikings for writing and magic.
runes
Viking longships often had this type of decoration at the bow.
a dragon or serpent head
Vikings came primarily from these three modern-day countries
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
This Viking leader became the first ruler of Normandy in 911 AD.
Rollo
This massive tree connects the nine realms in Norse mythology.
Yggdrasil
Vikings wore armor primarily made from this?
leather
What is sail up rivers?
to get past shallow rivers or river defenses or just as part of the journey to a certain place.
The word "Viking" comes from an Old Norse term meaning this.
"pirate" or "sea raider"
Known as “the Boneless,” this Viking was one of the leaders of the Great Heathen Army.
Who i Ivar the Boneless
This mischievous Norse god is known for causing trouble among gods and mortals alike.
Loki
This alcoholic drink, made from honey, was a Viking favorite.
mead
This archaeological find, discovered in 1904, is one of the best-preserved Viking ships.
Oseberg ship
This king is credited with ending the Viking Age by defeating them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
King Harold Godwinson
This Norse explorer is often credited with being the first to name "Vinland."
Leif Erikson
This final battle of Norse mythology foretells the end of the world.
Ragnarok
idk
idk
This part of the ship allowed the Vikings to navigate without modern tools.
sunstone or a rudimentary compass