Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the first Viking raid, the Anglo-Saxon reaction to the raids and why the Vikings were feared.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What were the other names given to the Vikings? (select two)
Anglo-Saxons
Correct answer: Danes
Correct answer: Norsemen
Northmen
Q2.
What were ordinary Vikings buried with? (select two)
Correct answer: a brooch
a helmet
a ship
Correct answer: a sword
Q3.
What were longships made from?
Iron
Plastic
Correct answer: Wood

5 Questions

Q1.
When was the first Viking raid?
791 AD
792AD
Correct answer: 793 AD
Q2.
Vikings raided religious institutions for treasure and convenience.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
What did Viking warriors use for protection? (select two)
Correct answer: helmet
Correct answer: round shield
sword
wolf skin
Q4.
Who did the berserkers think would protect them in battle?
King
Correct answer: Odin
Thor
Q5.
The Anglo-Saxons defeated the Vikings.
Correct answer: False
True

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UnitHistory / Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

History