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