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The Vikings Quiz
Ten questions on the age of the longship and the raid, from 793 to 1066. Scandinavian traders and raiders reached from Newfoundland to Constantinople, and the real stories are not always the ones people remember.
- 10 questions
- About 3 minutes
- Medium
- Includes a map and a photo
About this quiz
The Vikings were not one people or one kingdom. They were Scandinavians who raided, traded, and settled from roughly 793 to 1066, reaching from Newfoundland to Baghdad. Western monks called them a punishment from God. The quiz covers the famous landmarks: the first raid, the longships, the horned helmets, Erik the Red, and the year 1066.
Several questions test stories people think they already know, like why Greenland got its name or what Viking helmets actually looked like. If you know the popular version, the true story behind it is usually more interesting.
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