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Welcome to the Viking Age quiz! The Viking Age, spanning from the 8th to the 11th centuries, was a period of great expansion and exploration for the Norse people. From their homelands in Scandinavia, the Vikings sailed across the seas to raid, trade, and settle in new lands. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Viking Age, from their culture and mythology to their conquests and legacy. So, grab your horned helmet and let's get started!
What was the name of the Viking longship used for raiding and trading?
Knarr
Karve
Drekar
Snekkja
What was the name of the Viking warrior who died in battle and was taken to Valhalla?
Berserker
Jarl
Skald
Einherjar
What was the name of the Viking king who united Norway in the 9th century?
Harald Bluetooth
Erik the Red
Olaf Tryggvason
Harald Fairhair
What was the name of the Viking woman who led a fleet of ships to defend Iceland against invaders?
Gudrid Thorbjarnardottir
Freydis Eiriksdottir
Helga the Brave
Astrid the Shieldmaiden
What was the name of the Viking sword that was believed to have magical powers?
Gram
Tyrfing
Skofnung
All of above
What was the name of the Viking festival held in midwinter to celebrate the return of the sun?
Yule
Midsummer
Harvest
Samhain
What was the name of the Viking god of war?
Odin
Tyr
Thor
Frey
What was the name of the Viking explorer who discovered Greenland?
Leif Erikson
Erik the Red
Bjarni Herjolfsson
Thorfinn Karlsefni
What was the name of the Viking queen who ruled Denmark in the 10th century?
Gorm the Old
Harald Bluetooth
Thyra Danebod
Sweyn Forkbeard
What was the name of the Viking king who converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of Norway?
Harald Bluetooth
Olaf Tryggvason
Erik the Red
Harald Fairhair
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