Froggy Jumps 12.1 Viking and Mongol Conquests QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on Viking raids and Mongol conquests in history! by Latter UP Tools 1 What was one of the main reasons Vikings began to leave their homelands and raid Western Europe in the 8th century? a c) Search for new trade routes b a) Overpopulation and lack of farmland c b) Escape from political instability 2 Which area was first attacked by Vikings in 793 CE? a c) The western coast of Ireland b b) The coast of France c a) The northeast coast of England 3 What was a significant element of Viking raids that made them effective? a a) Use of advanced firearms b d) Large armies c c) Element of surprise 4 What was the Viking longship primarily used for? a c) Raiding and exploration b b) Fishing c a) Trading 5 What was the Hanseatic League known for? a a) Building longships b b) Discovering America c c) Trading in the Baltic and North Sea 6 Who led the Mongols to conquer an area stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea by 1260? a d) Genghis Khan b a) Ogedei Khan c b) Kublai Khan 7 What was the response of the Mamluks to Hulagu's envoys? a a) They surrendered immediately. b d) They killed the envoys and marched toward the Mongol army. c b) They formed an alliance with the Mongols. 8 What significant event happened at the Battle of 'Ayn Jalut? a a) The Mongols formed an alliance with the Mamluks. b b) The Mamluks defeated the Mongols. c c) The Mongols defeated the Mamluks. 9 What was the payment know as Danegold? a A tax imposed on Viking traders b A tribute of silver paid to Scandinavian kings c A fee for sage passage through Viking territories
New game