- 1. Where is Leif Erikson believed to have been born?
A) Norway
B) Iceland
C) Denmark
D) Greenland
- 2. In which century did Leif Erikson live?
A) 10th
B) 15th
C) 13th
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) Bjök Birnudóttir
B) Freydís Eiríksdóttir
C) Greta Leifsdóttir
D) Halla Eriksson
- 5. What title is Leif Erikson sometimes known by due to his pioneering explorations?
A) Leif the Lucky
B) Leif the Wise
C) Leif the Conqueror
D) Leif the Bold
- 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) Nordic Harbor
C) Vinland Point
D) L'Anse aux Meadows
- 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) Junk
B) Cog
C) Longship
D) Knarr
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