Vikings in Britain: Impact on History and Culture

Question 1

True or False: The Vikings were known for being peaceful traders.

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False

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True

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a Viking god?

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Zeus

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Odin

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Thor

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Loki

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a source of information about the Vikings?

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Modern films and television shows

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Stories and legends passed down orally

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Historical records written by monks

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Archaeological discoveries such as ship burials

Question 4

What was the primary goal of Viking raids?

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To acquire slaves, resources, and wealth

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To spread Christianity to new lands

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To establish permanent settlements

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To explore and discover new territories

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a lasting effect of the Vikings on Britain?

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The creation of a united British kingdom

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The word 'berserk'

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The development of the English language

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The introduction of new farming methods

Question 6

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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It led to the Norman conquest of England

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It ended Viking rule in Britain

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It was a famous Anglo-Saxon victory

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It had no major impact on British history

Question 7

Which of these was NOT a feature of Viking ships?

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They were heavily armored

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They were long and narrow

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They had a shallow bottom

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They were powered by sails and oars

Question 8

What was the purpose of the Danelaw?

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An area of Britain where Viking laws and customs were used

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A Viking kingdom in Scotland

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A treaty between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons

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A Viking military alliance

Question 9

How did the Vikings influence the English language?

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They added new words and phrases

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They changed the grammar and structure of the language

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They created a new written alphabet

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They had no major impact on the English language

Question 10

What is a 'berserker'?

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A Viking warrior who fought in a frenzy

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A Viking ship that was especially fast and easy to maneuver

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A Viking god known for his bravery

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A Viking settlement located in a strategic position

Question 11

Which of these places was NOT attacked by the Vikings in Britain?

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Rome

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London

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York

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Dover

Question 12

What Viking term described their system of law?

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Danelaw

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Viking Code

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Norse Laws

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Saxon Code

Question 13

What was the Vikings' main purpose when raiding Britain?

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To gain wealth

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To conquer

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To practice their religion

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To relieve overcrowding in Scandinavia

Question 14

Which Anglo-Saxon king successfully defended against the Vikings in the Battle of Edington?

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Alfred the Great

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Æthelred the Unready

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

Question 15

Which of the following was not a feature of Viking raids?

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Creating permanent settlements

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Sudden attacks

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Burning and looting

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Taking hostages

Question 16

What was the name of the Viking settlement located in present-day York?

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Jorvik

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Londinium

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Wessex

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Dublin

Question 17

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Athelstan

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King Canute

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King Edward the Confessor

Question 18

What was the name of the Viking ship?

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Longship

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Galleon

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Caravel

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Schooner

Question 19

Who was the famous Viking explorer who discovered Greenland?

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Leif Erikson

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Christopher Columbus

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Marco Polo

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 20

What was the Viking settlement in York called?

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Jorvik

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Stamford

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Winchester

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London

Question 21

What event marked a major turning point in the decline of Viking power in Britain?

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The Norman Conquest

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The rise of the Anglo-Saxons

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A series of defeats in battle

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The spread of Christianity

Question 22

What is the significance of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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It resulted in the death of the Viking king Harald Hardrada

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It ended Viking rule in England

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It was the first time the Vikings used cavalry in battle

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It was the shortest battle in English history

Question 23

How did the Vikings adapt their tactics when raiding different locations?

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They used smaller ships to sail on narrow rivers when raiding inland.

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They always used the same tactics.

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They only attacked during the day.

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They never worked with local people.

Question 24

York was a significant Viking settlement in Britain. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 25

Why did the Vikings raid Britain?

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For resources such as land and gold

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To spread their religion

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To conquer the country

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For revenge

Question 26

What was the Viking settlement in York called?

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Jorvik

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Wessex

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Mercia

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Northumbria

Question 27

Which of these was NOT a way the Vikings influenced British culture?

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Starting the feudal system

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Using runes

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Adding new words to English

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Spreading Christianity

Question 28

What is the name of the alphabet the Vikings used?

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Futhark

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Hangul

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Cyrillic

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Ogham

Question 29

What was the significance of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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It marked the end of Viking rule in England

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It was a great victory for the Vikings

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It led to the Vikings converting to Christianity

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It had no significant impact on Viking history

Question 30

Which tool was NOT typically used by the Vikings in battle?

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Farming hoe

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Sword

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Battleaxe

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Bow and arrow

Question 31

What gave the Vikings an advantage in their raids on Britain?

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Their knowledge of the British coastline

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Their advanced weapons

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Their friendships with the Anglo-Saxons

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Their lack of resistance from the English kings

Question 32

What is a common feature of Viking art?

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Complicated designs with knots

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Realistic pictures of animals

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Use of bright colors

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Abstract patterns

Question 33

How did the Vikings influence the English language?

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They added new words related to warfare and shipbuilding

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They changed the grammar and structure of the language

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They replaced the native Celtic language

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They had no significant impact on the language

Question 34

What was the main purpose of the Danelaw?

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It was an area of England where Viking laws and customs were followed

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It was a trading zone established by the Vikings

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It was a military alliance between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons

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It was a Viking settlement in Scotland

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a legacy of the Vikings in Britain?

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The popularity of afternoon tea

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The names of many towns and villages

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The use of the word 'berserk'

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The tradition of storytelling

Question 36

Why did the Vikings raid Britain?

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To steal treasure and livestock

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To establish trading posts

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To fight for the English king

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To convert the people to Christianity

Question 37

Which weapon did NOT the Vikings use?

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Crossbow

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Sword

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Axe

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Spear

Question 38

What was the name of the Viking settlement in present-day England that became a significant trading hub?

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Jorvik

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Danelaw

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Wessex

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Mercia

Question 39

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who led the victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

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Alfred the Great

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Canute the Great

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Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

Question 40

What was the legal system established by the Vikings in areas they settled in Britain called?

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Danelaw

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Witan

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Feudalism

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Common Law

Question 41

Where did the Vikings settle in large numbers?

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York

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London

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Canterbury

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Edinburgh

Question 42

Who was a famous Viking leader who raided Britain?

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Ragnar Lothbrok

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Eric the Red

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Harold Godwinson

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William the Conqueror

Question 43

Who was the Viking god of thunder?

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Thor

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Odin

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Loki

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Frey

Question 44

What was the main reason for the Vikings coming to Britain?

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To take treasure and resources back home

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To settle down and live in Britain

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To spread their beliefs and way of life

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To escape from overpopulation in their home countries

Question 45

Where did the Vikings build a big city in Britain?

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York

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London

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Canterbury

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Edinburgh

Question 46

Who was the Viking explorer who found North America?

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Leif Erikson

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Erik the Red

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Harald Bluetooth

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Cnut the Great

Question 47

Which of these was NOT a weapon used by the Vikings?

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Gun

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Axe

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Sword

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Spear

Question 48

Which of these Viking kings became a Christian and united parts of Britain?

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Cnut the Great

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Erik Bloodaxe

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Harald Hardrada

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Sven Forkbeard

Question 49

What were the Vikings primarily NOT looking for when they raided Britain?

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To spread Christianity

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Land to settle on

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Wealth and resources

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To establish a permanent kingdom

Question 50

Which Viking leader is famous for raiding Lindisfarne and other monasteries?

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Ragnar Lothbrok

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Ivar the Boneless

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Harald Bluetooth

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Erik the Red

Question 51

What was the purpose of the 'Danegeld'?

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A payment to the Vikings to stop them from raiding

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A tax paid to the Saxon king for protection

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A gift given to Viking warriors

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An offering to the Viking gods

Question 52

In what battle were the Vikings defeated by the English king Athelstan in 937 AD?

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Battle of Brunanburh

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Maldon

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Battle of Hastings

Question 53

What was the Viking settlement called that later became the city of York?

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Jorvik

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London

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Wessex

Question 54

What kind of boats did Vikings use for sailing and fighting?

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Long, narrow boats with sails

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Large ships with many rowers

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Small boats made for fishing

Question 55

Which of these happened because of Viking raids?

Accepted Answer

The end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England

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King Harold Godwinson's death

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The start of a new Viking kingdom in Britain

Question 56

How were Viking longships different from Anglo-Saxon ships?

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Viking longships were faster and easier to turn

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Anglo-Saxon ships were larger and could carry more goods

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Viking longships had sails, while Anglo-Saxon ships did not

Question 57

Which of these was NOT a Viking settlement?

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Winchester

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York

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Dublin

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Jorvik

Question 58

Which Anglo-Saxon king defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

Accepted Answer

Alfred the Great

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Athelstan

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

Question 59

What was the name of the Viking ship buried in Suffolk?

Accepted Answer

The Sutton Hoo Ship

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The Oseberg Ship

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The Gokstad Ship

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The Roskilde Ship

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Viking longboats?

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Heavy armor for protection

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Long and narrow for speed

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Shallow draft for sailing in shallow waters

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Sails and oars for flexibility