Question

what does the passage suggest about the status of viking women in battle?
○ a. women fought along side men when necessary
○ b. women could only fight when her children were threatened
○ c. women were not allowed to fight with men in battles
○ d. women were primarily trained as valkyries

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze each option. Option a suggests Viking women fought alongside men when needed, which aligns with historical understanding of Viking society where women could participate in battles in certain circumstances. Option b's restriction to when children were threatened is too narrow. Option c (not allowed to fight) goes against known Viking women's roles. Option d (primarily trained as Valkyries) is incorrect as Valkyries are mythological, not a primary training focus. So the most reasonable answer is a.

Answer:

a. Women fought along side men when necessary