Question

True/False

(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
There were millions of Indians living in the New World at the time of
Columbus' voyage.
The Vikings lived in northern Europe in what is today Denmark, Norway, and
Sweden.
Leif Ericson was a Viking sea captain.
Because of the Crusades, many Europeans became interested in the
products of the East.
When Columbus reached the West Indies, he knew he had discovered a
World.

Answer 1

False, True, True, True, False

Step-by-step explanation:

True/False

(6) There were millions of Indians living in the New World at the time of Columbus' voyage.

False. When Columbus reached the New World, he encountered Indigenous peoples, commonly referred to as Native Americans. The estimated population of Native Americans in the New World before Columbus' arrival is uncertain but believed to be around 50 million.

(7) The Vikings lived in northern Europe in what is today Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

True. The Vikings were a seafaring people who lived in Scandinavia, which includes present-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They were known for their exploration, trade, and raids.

(8) Leif Ericson was a Viking sea captain.

True. Leif Ericson was a Norse explorer and is believed to have been the first European to have landed in North America, around 500 years before Columbus' voyage.

(9) Because of the Crusades, many Europeans became interested in the products of the East.

True. The Crusades, which took place from the 11th to the 13th century, resulted in increased contact and trade between Europeans and the East. Europeans developed a desire for Eastern goods, such as spices, silk, and precious metals.

(10) When Columbus reached the West Indies, he knew he had discovered a World.

False. When Columbus reached the West Indies, he believed he had reached the eastern coast of Asia, not realizing that he had actually discovered the Americas.

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