Question 236

Who were the first Europeans to reach Canada approximately 1,000 years ago and establish a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows?

  1. AVikings from Iceland
  2. BEnglish settlers led by Cabot
  3. CFrench explorers led by Cartier
  4. DSpanish conquistadors
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Correct answer: A) Vikings from Iceland

Explanation

The first Europeans to arrive in Canada were the Vikings from Iceland, who colonized Greenland and reached Labrador and Newfoundland around 1,000 years ago. The remains of their settlement, L'Anse aux Meadows, are a World Heritage site.

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