Viking Exploration of the New World

The video explores the Vikings' reputation as warriors and farmers, their motivations for exploration, and their early arrival in America, long before Columbus. It discusses Bjarney Herlson's accidental discovery of new lands and Leif Erikson's expedition to Vinland, now Newfoundland, Canada. The video also covers Viking settlements in North America, their interactions with Native populations, and the challenges they faced, including climate change during the Little Ice Age, which eventually led to their departure.

What motivated the Vikings to explore beyond their limited farmland?

Who was the Viking that is said to have first sighted America?

What did Leif Erikson name the land he discovered?

What were some of the challenges the Vikings faced in North America?

How did climate change affect the Vikings' ability to inhabit the New World?