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Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers

Quiz for students of the Oxford University online course "Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers"

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This scene from the Gosforth Cross compares the Crucifixion with the death of one of the Norse gods. Which god was it?

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Tephra horizons in south-central Iceland. Tephrochronology is a useful dating method in Iceland, especially the ‘Settlement Layer’. What date is the Settlement Layer?

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This Vendel Period helmet plate matrix was part of the grave goods of a burial. Where was that burial?

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An important Viking Age hoard was found buried in this vessel. Which hoard was it?

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This gold Arabic dinar is a fake made by a Viking. It was found in Eastern England. In which county was it found?

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Which Viking Art style is the ornament of this wind vane?

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This figure from the cult site at Lejre is believed to represent one of the Norse gods. Which god is it?

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This photo shows part of a Viking hoard which consisted of over 8,600 items including silver coins and bullion, and dates to c. 905 AD. The hoard was discovered in 1840. Which hoard is this?

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This detail from an Isle of Man cross shows Sigurd roasting the heart of the dragon Fafnir. Where is that cross?

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This axe highly decorated with silver inlay has given its name to a Viking Art style. What is that style?

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