Vikings and Columbus: Discovering the Americas

Who reached North America nearly 500 years before Columbus?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Vikings

• The Greeks

What was the misleading name given by Eric the Red to attract settlers?

• Newfoundland

• Greenland

• Vinland

• Iceland

What resource was abundant in Vinland according to the Viking sagas?

• Spices

• Gold

• Timber

• Silk

Why is Columbus more credited with the discovery of the Americas than the Vikings?

• He was the first to reach the Americas

• He discovered more land

• He had better ships

• He established lasting colonies

What factors helped Europeans establish colonies after Columbus?

• Advanced navigation techniques

• Stronger alliances with natives

• More ships and sailors

• Better weapons and climate