Vikings 1
Sea-faring warriors from the 8th through 11th centuries from Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Who were the Vikings?
The century of the 700's AD.
What was the 8th century?
'The All-Father', top god of the Vikings.
Who is Odin?
Another term for Vikings.
Who were Norsemen?
The Norse God that Thursday is derived from.
Who is Thor?
Viking technology that was the key to their success in raiding.
What were longships?
The year of what is considered to be the first major raid by Vikings in northeastern England at Lindisfarne.
When was 793 AD?
The area in northern France that was named after the vikings who settled there.
What is Normandy?
The Vikings believed they would go to this place when they died in battle.
What is Valhalla?
Vikings that fought in a trance like fury.
What were berzerkers?
The Viking that discovered North America 500 years before Columbus.
Who was Leif Erikson?
The 3 modern day countries where the Vikings originally hailed from.
What is Norway, Sweden, and Denmark?
Viking longships were the ultimate raiding vessels because they could cross oceans and _____________ ____________.
What is navigate rivers?
This decorated the bow of many Viking ships.
What is a dragon's head?
The Norse Goddess of love and fertility.
Who is Freya?