Archaeologist Dr. Amy Park argues that Viking settlements in North America were more extensive than the single confirmed site at L'Anse aux Meadows.
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readingWhich evidence would best support Park's expanded settlement claim?
A
Vikings were skilled sailors
B
Norse artifacts (coins, iron rivets, carved items) have been found at five sites spanning 1,500 miles of North American coastline, with metallurgical analysis confirming Scandinavian origins
C
Sagas describe voyages to Vinland
D
North America has a long coastline
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Multiple sites + verified artifacts + geographic spread proves extensive presence.
💡 Strategy: Claims about geographic extent need verified physical evidence at multiple locations.