The Nordic Presence in Pre-Columbian Americas Quiz
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What is the most accepted theory about the Nordic presence in the pre-Columbian Americas?

  • Norse traders had a significant presence in the Caribbean in 800 AD
  • Nordic people established a colony in South America in 1200 AD
  • Norse explorers reached the northeastern coast of North America around 1000 AD (correct)
  • Vikings settled in Central America around 800 AD
  • Where is the most well-known evidence of Nordic presence in the pre-Columbian Americas found?

  • Tikal in Guatemala
  • Chichen Itza in Mexico
  • L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada (correct)
  • Machu Picchu in Peru
  • What is the name of the Norse explorer commonly associated with the pre-Columbian discovery of the Americas?

  • Erik the Red
  • Ragnar Lothbrok
  • Harald Bluetooth
  • Leif Erikson (correct)
  • Which Viking explorer is believed to have reached the Americas around 1000 AD?

    <p>Leif Erikson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Norse settlement discovered in Newfoundland, Canada?

    <p>L'Anse aux Meadows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Native American tribe is believed to have had early contact with the Norse explorers?

    <p>Mi'kmaq</p> Signup and view all the answers

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