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