Home Art Literature Raids Religion Runes Settlement Ships Thing Sites Weapons Return to Main Menu Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers Quiz 411 Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers Quiz for students of the Oxford University online course "Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers" 1 / 10 This amulet could be interpreted as either a Thor’s Hammer, or a Christian Cross. Where was it found? Foss, Iceland Fitjar, Norway Ödeshög, Sweden Further information 2 / 10 This gold Arabic dinar is a fake made by a Viking. It was found in Eastern England. In which county was it found? Norfolk Suffolk Essex Further information 3 / 10 This heated pool once belonged to a famous Icelandic literary character. Who was he? Ari Thorgilsson Hallgrímur Pétursson Snorri Sturluson Further information 4 / 10 In the year 991 a battle between the Anglo-Saxon army and a group of Viking raiders took place adjacent to the causeway linking this island to the mainland. What is the name of this battle? Battle of Edington Battle of Assandun Battle of Maldon Further information 5 / 10 This was one of three phallic figures found at this pagan cult site. Which cult site was it? Lejre Lunda Lilla Ullevi Further information 6 / 10 This scene from the Gosforth Cross compares the Crucifixion with the death of one of the Norse gods. Which god was it? Heimdall Baldr Tyr Further information 7 / 10 This is a reconstruction of the first Cathedral to be built in Iceland. Where was this cathedral built? Reykholt Skálholt Seyðisfjörður Further information 8 / 10 The 12th century 'Cubbie Roo’s Castle' is mentioned Orkneyinga Saga in a reference to the Norse Chieftain Kolbein Hrúga. Which island is this castle on? Egilsay Rousay Wyre Further information 9 / 10 What style of Viking Art does this silver brooch display? The Ringerike Style The Mammen Style The Urnes Style Further information 10 / 10 This Gotlandic picture stone shows Odin riding to Valhalla on his horse, Sleipnir in the upper panel, and a scene showing Wayland’s forge in the middle of the lower panel. Where in Gotland was the stone discovered? Hunninge Stora Hammars Ardre Further information Your score is The average score is 76% 0% Restart quiz