1. The central idea of Passage 1 is that Vikings
A. excelled at shipbuilding and navigation.
B. had a passion for global exploration.
C. helped map the known world of their time.
D. led European peoples in technological innovation.
2. The introductory paragraph of Passage 1 most strongly suggests that which of the following is true?
A. The Vikings depended on sea trade and fishing to survive.
B. The Vikings expanded cultural interactions through seafaring.
C. The Vikings relied on colonization to support a growing population.
D. The Vikings sustained their economic development through sea raids.
3. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 1-3 ("At the end … to the seas")
B. Lines 7-9 ("They relied … exploration")
C. Lines 9-11 ("Using vessels … connections")
D. Lines 11-12 ("The great longboat … skills")
4. The author of Passage 2 most likely chose to write about the Gokstad ship because it
A. contradicts prevailing beliefs about modern shipbuilding.
B. gives insight into various seafaring economic activities.
C. stands out as a unique example of early shipbuilding.
D. was a recent maritime archaeological discovery.
5. Passage 2 strongly suggests that the Vikings
A. adapted to their geography by moving often.
B. became seafarers to grow their civilization.
C. learned shipbuilding from other peoples.
D. used raiding as a means of livelihood.