Vikings and Columbus: Discovering the Americas

Who is traditionally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?

• Christopher Columbus

• Eric the Red

• Leif Erikson

• Amerigo Vespucci

What was the deceptive name Eric the Red gave to the land he settled?

• Vinland

• Greenland

• Newfoundland

• Iceland

Which land did Leif Erikson discover that was rich in timber and grapes?

• Britain

• Iceland

• Vinland

• Greenland

Why did Columbus receive more credit for discovering the Americas than the Vikings?

• He discovered more land.

• He was the first to reach the Americas.

• He established lasting colonies.

• He had better ships.

What factors contributed to European dominance in the Americas after Columbus?

• Better weapons and climate

• More advanced ships

• Larger armies

• Stronger alliances with natives