The Norse Discovery of North America (1000, North America) — Questions and answers
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What is the Norse name for the newly discovered land shown on Kofi's map?
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- L'Anse aux Meadows
- Newfoundland
- Vinland ✓
- Greenland
Answer: Vinland
From page 1
What did Zola point out to Sami that was under construction?
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- A boat
- A longhouse ✓
- A blacksmith's forge
- A new map
Answer: A longhouse
From page 2
Why did Teodoro warn Sami to be careful?
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- Sami was running too fast.
- Sami was reaching for a sharp axe. ✓
- Sami was getting too close to the longhouse.
- Sami was lost in thought.
Answer: Sami was reaching for a sharp axe.
From page 3
What happened to the Norsemen's navigational tools during the fierce storm?
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- They were safely stored away.
- They were broken into pieces.
- They were washed away. ✓
- They were given to Leif Erikson.
Answer: They were washed away.
From page 6
According to Sami, what did Astrid say could help them find Greenland during a storm?
Choices
- Following the stars
- Looking for a lost map
- Observing the iron-rich rocks ✓
- Waiting for the storm to pass
Answer: Observing the iron-rich rocks
From page 7
How did Leif Erikson and the Norsemen navigate to find their way after Sami's idea?
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- They used a compass.
- They looked at the stars.
- They observed the iron deposits. ✓
- They followed the coastline.
Answer: They observed the iron deposits.
From page 8
What did the Norsemen learn could help them overcome even a fierce storm?
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- New and advanced tools
- The wisdom of the past and the curiosity of the young ✓
- Stronger boats and sails
- Waiting for help to arrive
Answer: The wisdom of the past and the curiosity of the young
From page 9
What is L'Anse aux Meadows recognized as today?
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- A permanent Norse settlement
- A major port for ships
- A UNESCO World Heritage site ✓
- A secret treasure location
Answer: A UNESCO World Heritage site
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