A Significant Difference Between the Vikings and Columbus Was That

question 78

Multiple Choice

A significant difference between the Vikings and Columbus was that:

• A) trade was not of consequence to the Vikings.
• B) Columbus received much more publicity for his voyages.
• C) Columbus and other explorers for Spain did not use violence.
• D) the Vikings did not use sails.
• E) Columbus was an atheist.

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