Vikings

History and Society

100

The Vikings originated from these three modern-day countries

Norway, Sweden, and Finland

200

Viking legal disputes were settled in local assemblies called these

Things

300

The Viking Age lasted approximately from this year to this year.

793-1066

400

Viking society was divided into these three main classes.This class consisted of Nobility.

Jarls

500

What did high status Vikings tend to get buried in?

Ships

Warfare and Exploration

100

Viking warriors used this battle formation, where shields were overlapped for defense

Shield Wall

200

These weapons were a key tool for Vikings, used for both throwing and close combat.

Axe and Spear

300

Viking fighters who entered a trance-like rage in battle were called this.

Berzerkers

400

This Viking explorer reached North America around the year 1000, calling it "Vinland."

Leif Erikson 

500

Just days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Viking King Harald Hadrada was defeated by this Norman leader at Hastings. Effectively ending the Viking age.

William the Conquerer

Culture & Mythology

100

The term "Viking" comes from this Old Norse word, meaning "to raid" or "to explore.

Vikingr

200

Vikings worshipped this god of thunder

Thor

300

The Viking alphabet, used for inscriptions and carvings, was called this

Runes

400

Vikings tended to target certain structures because they were wealthy and unguarded. These were M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

MONASTERIES

500

The Vikings left a lasting impact on place names, including this famous location in France founded by Norse settlers

Normandy

Ships & Trade

100

Viking longships were designed in a certain way that gave them an advantage when it came to raids. What was this advantage?

It could travel into shallow waters and up to the shore.

200

Viking longships often featured this carved figure at the front to ward off evil. What was it?

Dragon Head

300

What did the Vikings trade? Name TWO things.

Spices, silk, silver, furs, honey, slaves.

400

Viking explorers used these to navigate at sea, relying on the sun and natural landmarks

Sun Compasses 

500

Due to their homeland’s harsh climate, Vikings relied on these two activities for survival.

Farming and raiding

Family & Daily Life

100

At what age were Viking children considered adults?

10

200

How many people typically lived in one household?

20-30

300

What is the name of the home of the gods?

Asgard

400

Friday was named after this goddess

Frigg

500

What is the name of the cold realm of death in the north?

Niflheim