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Norse mythology and the gods
Norse mythology and the gods
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What were the two groups of gods among the Vikings?
Zeus and Apollo
Good and Evil
Azir and Vanir
Angels and Demons
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What is emphasised about the Vikings' worldview and beliefs?
Different from contemporary views but not unintelligent
They had advanced technology
They believed in a single god
They were unintelligent
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Who was the chief god among the Vikings, sometimes called Waden?
Odin
Loki
Frey
Thor
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What did the three Norns or Fates do according to Viking mythology?
Created the world
Led warriors to battle
Determined people's fate
Protected the gods
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What was Heimdall's role among the Vikings?
Trickster god
God of wisdom
God of justice and lore
Superhuman guardian of the rainbow bridge
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Which gods were initially rivals but eventually found ways to work together?
Azir and Vanir
Loki and Heimdall
Frey and Freyja
Odin and Thor
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What does it mean that the Vikings were polytheists?
They worshipped only one god
They didn't believe in any gods
They worshipped many gods and goddesses
They worshipped nature
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Who was Freya's brother and a mighty warrior among the Vikings?
Thor
Frey
Heimdall
Loki
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What did Vikings believe about the shape of the world?
Triangular with sharp edges
Square and divided into realms
Flat and surrounded by an ocean
Round and floating in space
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Where did half of the warriors who died in battle go according to Viking beliefs?
Valhalla
Folkvanga
Asgard
Hell
