The Vikings
Challenge Internet Scavenger Hunt

Viking Scavenger Hunt

Click on the links to find the answers to the questions. Record answers on your paper.

1.       How was the attack against Lindesfarne on June 8th of 783 different from previous attacks?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_age.htm                                

2. Vikings have a reputation for stealing to support themselves, but what have archaeologists found that many Vikings did to make a living?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_who.htm

3. Legend tells that Viking runes (letters) were a gift from the god Odin.   Where did they really come from and what caused them to change?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_runes.htm

4. What fearsome weapon did only the Vikings use?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_warriors.htm

5. A good luck charm worn by many Vikings came from which god?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_thor.htm

6. Leif Eriksson is famous for discovering the new land he called Greenland. Why did he choose that name?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_lief.htm

7. The word berserk means to act crazy.  What did Viking warriors called berserkers do to form the meaning of this word?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_berserker.htm

8. Were Viking dragon ships real or imaginary?  How do we know?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_shiphistory.htm

9. What are two reasons it has been difficult for archaeologists to study Viking clothing?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_dress.htm

10. Viking people did not live very long because of hard conditions. At what age were Viking children considered adults?

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/v_childhood.htm