Leif Ericson Reading Passage

What impact did Leif Erikson's explorations have on future European exploration and settlement in North America?

• They had no impact on future European exploration and settlement in North America.

• They hindered future European exploration and settlement in North America.

• They were not significant in opening up the possibility of future European exploration and settlement in North America.

• They opened up the possibility of future European exploration and settlement in North America.

Who explored North America nearly 500 years before Columbus?

• Leif Erikson

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

What did Leif Erikson name the land he discovered?

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Vinland

• Norway

What is the current name of the eastern coast of North America that Leif Erikson reached?

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Canada

• Norway

Who was Leif Erikson?

• A famous Viking explorer

• A medieval king

• A renowned scientist

• A legendary warrior