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