Vikings and European Explorers

Which group of European explorers sailed west across the Atlantic from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?

• Dutch

• Vikings

• Columbus

• French

Why did the Vikings explore?

• They were looking for land and goods to trade.

• They wanted to build more ships.

• To meet new people.

• They wanted to get away for a while.

What were the French explorers looking for when they sailed for North America?

• Religious freedom

• A route to India

• Valuable farmland

• New cultures

Why were taller wooden sailing ships better for trade?

• They were easier to navigate.

• They had more space for goods.

• They could sail though shallow water.

• They were rowed with oars.

Which navigational tool was used to measure the angle of the sun above the horizon>

• Astrolabe

• Gunpowder

• Knarr

• Galleon

What technology allowed Vikings to travel when there wasn't any wind?

• Astrolabe

• Oars

• Multiple sails

• Navigational devices

What jobs did most Vikings have?

• Teacher, doctor, or soldier

• Blacksmith, tailor, or shoemaker

• President, judges, or senator

• Farmer, craftsman, or trader

Which country sent Johan Printz to explore North America?

• Portugal

• Spain

• United States

• Sweden

How did the Vikings navigate?

• Using a compass

• Using maps and GPS

• Following the sun and stars

• Following signs posted along the coast

Who sailed across the Atlantic from France to explore?

• Jacques Cartier and Giovanni da Verrazano

• Johan Printz

• Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci

• Henry Hudson