Explorations of Vikings and Columbus

Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

• The Spanish

• The Vikings

• The British

• The French

What was the name of the new style of ship developed by the Vikings?

• Frigate

• Longship

• Caravel

• Galleon

Which countries are part of Scandinavia?

• Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

• Finland, Iceland, and Greenland

• Germany, Poland, and Russia

• France, Spain, and Portugal

What was the main reason Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic?

• To find gold in Africa

• To prove the Earth is round

• To discover America

• To find a new route to Asia

What mistake did Columbus make in his plans?

• He thought the Earth was flat

• He underestimated the size of the Earth

• He overestimated the distance to Asia

• He thought the Earth was square

Which island did the Vikings settle on around 874?

• Bahamas

• Hispaniola

• Iceland

• Greenland

What was the name of the island Columbus first landed on in the Bahamas?

• Jamaica

• Hispaniola

• San Salvador

• Cuba

Who financed Columbus's journey across the Atlantic?

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

• The Pope

• The Queen of England

• The King of Portugal

What did Columbus promise to bring back to Spain?

• Maps and navigation tools

• Slaves and weapons

• Gold and new territory

• Spices and silk

What did Columbus mistakenly call the native people he encountered?

• Asians

• Europeans

• Indians

• Africans