Vikings 2.2 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following options was not considered a characteristic of an honourable Viking man?

a. Eating fish on Fridays
b. Accepting that life and death were decided by fate
c. Facing death with courage
d. Never breaking a promise, especially to a fellow warrior
e. Being patient and cool-headed in taking revenge

A

a. Eating fish on Fridays

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2
Q

Why did Vikings wear helmets with big horns on either side?

A

Vikings didn’t wear “horned helmets”. The horns are an historical inaccuracy, perpetuated by popular culture.

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3
Q

What peice of clothing marked out berserkers?

A

Bear or wolf skin coats

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4
Q

To which god are berserkers linked to?

A

Odin

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5
Q

What was a “heaven scraper”?

A

Axe

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6
Q

What was a “Battle flame”?

A

A sword

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7
Q

What was a “Battle hag”?

A

Axe

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8
Q

What was a “Foot biter”?_

A

Sword

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9
Q

Their weaponry and jewellery tells us that the Vikings were what?

A

Skilled metalworkers

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