Question

The first explorers of the North American continent were:

A. Spanish
B. Norwegian
C. French

Answer 1

The Norse (vikings) were the first explorers of the North American continent.

Answer 2

We know now that Columbus was among the last explorers to reach the Americas, not the first. Five hundred years before Columbus, a daring band of Vikings led by Leif Eriksson set foot in North America and established a settlement.