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During the Middle Ages...
There were many kingdoms that each governed their own land
There were powerful empires that controlled the land
2
In Norse Mythology, this is the realm of Earth - where humans and animals live
Yggdrasil
Asgard
Midgard
Jotunheim
3
In Norse Mythology, it was believed that 9 realms connected by the tree of life, called...
Ragnarok
Kratos
Yggdrasil
Valkyrie
4
Which company made comics based on Norse Mythology?
Warner Bros
DC
Marvel
Disney
5
In Norse Mythology, this is the realm where the giants live
Niflheim
Jotunheim
Helheim
Utgard Loki
6
Why were these objects, called
Lurs
used?
To make beautiful music
To make sounds to scare enemies
To call out battle instructions for soldiers
To shoot darts
7
The Viking Religion, Norse Mythology, is a ______________ belief system.
Polytheistic - they believed in many gods
Monotheistic - they believed in one god
8
True or False:
Viking helmets had horns on them
True
False
9
What eventually helped to bring about the end of the Viking Age?
Europe was destroyed by a plague
Vikings began to fight each other
Viking Leaders became too corrupt
Vikings adopted Christianity and settled down
10
True or False:
Women & Children were trained to fight in Viking culture
True
False
11
What was the main reason why Vikings began raiding other parts of Europe?
To create and control an empire
To learn new languages
To spread religion
To find new farmland & gain resources
12
When did the Middle Ages begin?
After the Plague
After the fall of Rome
After the Broncos Superbowl
After the ministry of Jesus
13
The Viking economy was
first
based on...
Slavery
Trading
Creating & controlling an empire
Raiding towns & villages
14
This is the Norse god of Thunder & Lightning
Thor
Loki
Mimir
Freya
15
The Middle Ages were called the Dark Ages because...
There were many wars & diseases
There was not much light due to pollution
It was believed that this was a period of less culture & advancement
16
This is the name of Thor's legendary hammer
Jorgumandir
Mjolnir
17
Where did the Vikings originally come from?
England
Italy
France
Scandinavia
18
Which of the following was NOT a role commonly held by Vikings?
Explorer
Knight
Farmer
Warrior
19
In Norse Mythology, this is the realm where the gods live
Yggdrasil
Jotunheim
Midgard
Asgard
20
True or False:
The Vikings had slavery within their society
False
True
21
How could vikings reach
Valhalla
- the best afterlife?
They had to give to the poor
They would travel there by boat
They had to live a good life
They had to die in battle honorably
22
This is the Norse god of Mischief, Trickery, & Deception
Mimir
Freya
Loki
Baldur
23
The leader of the Norse gods - ruler of Asgard
Frigg
Baldur
Mimir
Odin
24
After a period of raiding, the Viking economy became based on...
Silk production
Trading
Slavery
Creating & controlling an empire
25
What were Viking longships especially known for?
Having cannons on board
Being used for farming
Their ability to carry lots of cargo
They were fast and could travel in deep and shallow waters
