Viking test

Question 1

to attack suddenly with force

Answer 1

raid

Question 2

A deep and narrow portion of the sea that stretches inland, with high cliffs on either side

Answer 2

fjord

Question 3

A type of craftsperson who makes iron tools by hand

Answer 3

blacksmith

Question 4

A Viking chief

Answer 4

jarl

Question 5

To take something by force

Answer 5

plunder

Question 6

Money paid to release someone being held captive

Answer 6

ransom

Question 7

A letter of the Viking alphabet

Answer 7

rune

Question 8

On a ship, those who are responsible for moving

Answer 8

oarsmen

Question 9

One of the most fearless and frightening Viking warriors

Answer 9

berserker

Question 10

To drag

Answer 10

tow

Question 11

Goods transported by a ship, plane, or truck

Answer 11

cargo

Question 12

A large container used for drinking

Answer 12

goblet

Question 13

Secured in place using chains, ropes, or an anchor

Answer 13

moored

Question 14

The front end of a ship

Answer 14

prow

Question 15

A large vertical post on a ship that helps hold up the sails

Answer 15

mast

Question 16

A large meal held to celebrate a day or event

Answer 16

feast

Question 17

Silence

Answer 17

hush

Question 18

To force someone to leave and stay away from a place

Answer 18

banish

Question 19

Land covered with grass on which farm animals feed

Answer 19

pasture

Question 20

People who lived in Scandinavia long ago

Answer 20

Norse

Question 21

An idea or story that many people believe but is not true

Answer 21

myth

Question 22

A place where it is believed that people went when they died

Answer 22

underworld

Question 23

A kingdom

Answer 23

realm

Question 24

Extensive knowledge or experience

Answer 24

wisdom

Question 25

A young, unmarried woman

Answer 25

maiden

Question 26

The home of the gods

Answer 26

Asgard

Question 27

Viking warriors who fought well in battle would be taken here by the Valkyries

Answer 27

Valhalla

Question 28

The wise king of the gods, for whom Wednesday was named

Answer 28

Odin

Question 29

The god of thunder, for whom Thursday was named

Answer 29

Thor

Question 30

The queen of the gods, for whom Friday was named

Answer 30

Frigg

Question 31

The Viking king of war, for whom Tuesday was named

Answer 31

Tyr

Question 32

Banished from Iceland, discovered Greenland

Answer 32

Eric the Red

Question 33

Born in Greenland, discovered Vineland

Answer 33

Leif Eriksson

Question 34

In Norse mythology, made from the body of a giant

Answer 34

Earth