- 1. Where is Leif Erikson believed to have been born?
A) Norway
B) Greenland
C) Iceland
D) Denmark
- 2. In which century did Leif Erikson live?
A) 15th
B) 13th
C) 10th
D) 7th
- 3. What name did Leif Erikson give to the place he discovered, which is now believed to be Newfoundland in Canada?
A) Vinland
B) Erikland
C) Nordland
D) Thorland
- 4. What was the nickname given to Leif Erikson's sister?
A) Freydís Eiríksdóttir
B) Halla Eriksson
C) Bjök Birnudóttir
D) Greta Leifsdóttir
- 5. What title is Leif Erikson sometimes known by due to his pioneering explorations?
A) Leif the Wise
B) Leif the Conqueror
C) Leif the Bold
D) Leif the Lucky
- 6. What is the name of the site in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be the location of Leif Erikson's settlement?
A) L'Anse aux Meadows
B) Thor's Landing
C) Vinland Point
D) Nordic Harbor
- 7. Who was Leif Erikson's famous father?
A) Olaf Tryggvason
B) Alfred the Great
C) Erik the Red
D) Harald Bluetooth
- 8. What was the type of ship Leif Erikson likely used for his voyage to North America?
A) Knarr
B) Cog
C) Junk
D) Longship
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