Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1

Amazonomachy

Answer 1

A genre of art that depicts the mythical Amazons.

Question 2

Amazons of Dahomey

Answer 2

An all-female military troop that originated as a group of elephant herders, but became a fierce militia.

Question 3

Aurora Borealis

Answer 3

The Northern lights; said to be created by the armor of Freya and the Valkyries as they rode on their missions.

Question 4

Boudica

Answer 4

Celtic queen of the Iceni tribe in ancient Britain, she led a rebellion against the Romans who occupied Britain during the first century A.D.

Question 5

Erik the Red

Answer 5

The Norseman associated with the exploration of North America.

Question 6

Pyre

Answer 6

A pile of combustibles for burning a corpse as a funeral rite.

Question 7

Valhalla

Answer 7

The Norse hall that housed the souls of those who had died in battle.

Question 8

Valkyries

Answer 8

Warrior goddesses in Norse legend.

Question 9

Warrior

Answer 9

A literary archetype who protects and defends against all enemies.