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CAPE History Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(i)

Based on Documents I, II, and III regarding early contact between Europe and the Americas prior to 1492.

State ONE possible objective of the Vikings' expedition to the Americas with reference to Document I.

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  1. 1(a)(ii)Outline TWO activities in which the Vikings most likely were engaged after their arrival in the Americas with reference to Document I.[4 marks]
  2. 1(b)With reference to Document II, explain why the Icelandic sagas are regarded as historical evidence, including THREE reasons in your response.[9 marks]
  3. 1(c)With reference to Document III, explain why the village of L'Anse aux Meadows is significant in understanding the history of the Americas, including THREE…[9 marks]
  4. 1(d)With reference to Documents I, II and III, suggest TWO ways in which the Vikings had an impact on the Americas by 1492.[6 marks]

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