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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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The inscription on this 4th century gold bracteate has the earliest known reference to the god Odin. Where was this bracteate found?

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The drawing shows a scene from the Gosforth Cross in which sentry for the Æsir who lives in Himinbjörg by Bifröst, the rainbow bridge that leads to Ásgarð, where he stands guard with his horn Gjöll. What is the name of the sentry?

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

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The photo shows the site of a Viking boat burial in the Isle of Man. Whereabouts in the IoM is it?

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The carving on this rock depicts scenes from the Völsunga Saga. Where is that rock?

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

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This was one of three phallic figures found at this pagan cult site. Which cult site was it?

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What style of Viking Art does this silver brooch display?

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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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