A Significant Difference Between the Vikings and Columbus Was That

question 70

Multiple Choice

A significant difference between the Vikings and Columbus was that

• A) the Vikings were only interested in exploring Africa's coasts.
• B) Columbus's voyages received far more publicity and would not be forgotten.
• C) Columbus and other explorers for Spain did not use violence.
• D) Viking ships did not use sails and were unable to cross the Atlantic.
• E) the Vikings never attempted to establish settlements.

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