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