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According to Norse sagas, who was the Viking sailor that explored a land west of Greenland around the year 1,000 AD?
According to Norse sagas, who was the Viking sailor that explored a land west of Greenland around the year 1,000 AD?
- North America
- Christopher Columbus
- Vinland
- Leif Eriksson (correct)
Where did the Vikings establish a settlement in North America?
Where did the Vikings establish a settlement in North America?
- Greenland
- Canada
- Modern-day Newfoundland (correct)
- Vinland
Why do historians believe Vinland was located in North America?
Why do historians believe Vinland was located in North America?
- Vikings settled in Vinland successfully
- Remains of a Viking settlement were found in modern-day Newfoundland (correct)
- Vikings brought word of Vinland back to Europe
- Vinland was mentioned in Norse sagas
When did Christopher Columbus make his great voyage to the Americas?
When did Christopher Columbus make his great voyage to the Americas?
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Which country backed Christopher Columbus in his exploration?
Which country backed Christopher Columbus in his exploration?
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