Starter quiz
- When did the first recorded Viking raids take place on Ireland?
- 795 CE ✓
- 794 CE
- 793 CE
- 792 CE
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- What does the term 'fortified' mean?
- a place providing religious importance
- a place housing valuable objects
- a place providing historical interest
- a place providing defenses such as walls ✓
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- Which was one of the early fortified camps established by the Vikings?
- Jarrow
- Dublin ✓
- Ion
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- Which words that describe Viking expansion?
- raid ✓
- expand
- trade ✓
- travel
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- Which statements are correct about Viking expansion following Dublin?
- they settled in Iceland from 870 CE ✓
- Eric the Reid setted in Greenland in 985 CE ✓
- Leif Erikson settled in Greenland in around 1000 CE
- Leif Erikson discovered North America ✓
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- What is the correct definition of a 'saga'?
- A saga is a musical instrument used in medieval Iceland.
- A saga is a story of events in history in Old Norse or Old Icelandic ✓
- A saga is a type of Old Norse or Old Icelandic dance.
- A saga is a traditional Icelandic dish made with fish and potatoes.
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