Starter quiz

  • When did the first recorded Viking raids take place on Ireland?
    • 795 CE  ✓
    • 794 CE
    • 793 CE
    • 792 CE
  • What does the term 'fortified' mean?
    • a place providing religious importance
    • a place housing valuable objects
    • a place providing historical interest
    • a place providing defenses such as walls  ✓
  • Which was one of the early fortified camps established by the Vikings?
    • Jarrow
    • Dublin  ✓
    • Ion
  • Which words that describe Viking expansion?
    • raid  ✓
    • expand
    • trade  ✓
    • travel
  • Which statements are correct about Viking expansion following Dublin?
    • they settled in Iceland from 870 CE  ✓
    • Eric the Reid setted in Greenland in 985 CE  ✓
    • Leif Erikson settled in Greenland in around 1000 CE
    • Leif Erikson discovered North America  ✓
  • What is the correct definition of a 'saga'?
    • A saga is a musical instrument used in medieval Iceland.
    • A saga is a story of events in history in Old Norse or Old Icelandic  ✓
    • A saga is a type of Old Norse or Old Icelandic dance.
    • A saga is a traditional Icelandic dish made with fish and potatoes.
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