Vikings Exploration And Raid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the method for shipbuilding that the Vikings used ?
A
Clinker method
2
Q
Viking ships were made from different wood, but which was used often?
A
Oak
3
Q
Shipbuilders could choose the right kind of wood (curved/straight) for each section because ?
A
Scandinavia had vast forests
4
Q
What dud the vikings use to plug any holes to make the ships light and seaworthy ?
A
Tar
5
Q
How long were longships (dragon ships)?
A
17-30 meters
6
Q
The planks were held together by
A
Bolts
7
Q
The Vikings left their homelands after
A
793AD
8
Q
The Vikings homelands in the area we now call
A
Scandinavia
