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Question 1. Based on the Saga descriptions and the archaeological evidence found at L'Anse aux Meadows, where do you think Vinland was located? Examine Map 2 in the Map tab and select A, B or C to indicate where you think Vinland was located.
Question 2. Based upon the information in the Sagas, fill in the names of the following locations as seen on Map 2.
Question 4. Are there clues that allow you to interpret the use of the different buildings in L'Anse aux Meadows?
Question 5. Based on the Sagas and the archaeological evidence, for how long was the site occupied?
Question 6. Now that you have seen the evidence at our disposal for studying the Norse experience in North America, indicate some of the general limitations of the data (archaeological and saga). Can you suggest specific instances in which these limitations might distort or bias our interpretations?
Question 7. In general, what biases and/or omissions have you noticed in the sagas?