Viking Site Discovery and Significance

The video discusses the discovery and excavation of a Viking settlement site in North America. It highlights the historical search for such sites, the role of Norwegian explorer Helge Ingstad, and the challenges faced during the initial visits to the isolated location. The site is noted as the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America, where Vikings landed a thousand years ago.

What was confirmed after several years of excavation?

• That the site was a Roman settlement

• That the site was a Viking settlement

• That the site was a Native American village

• That the site was a medieval castle

How long have people been searching for Viking sites?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 150 years or more

• 50 years

Who discovered the Viking site in 1960?

• Erik the Red

• Christopher Columbus

• Helge Ingstad

• Leif Erikson

What was the condition of the site when first visited in 1964?

• It was a bustling town

• It had modern roads and electricity

• It was isolated with no road access

• It was a popular tourist destination

What amenities were missing from the site in the 1960s?

• Electricity and telephone

• Internet and cable TV

• Running water and gas

• Public transportation

What is the significance of this Viking site in North America?

• It is the only authenticated Viking site in North America

• It is a fictional site from a novel

• It is the largest Viking site in the world

• It is the oldest Viking site in Europe