Asked by manuel ceballos on Jul 08, 2024

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Which explorer sailed to North American across the Davis Strait in the year 1001?

A) Pedro Alvares Cabral
B) Leif Ericsson
C) Sebastian Cabot
D) Harry Hudson

Davis Strait

A body of water located between Greenland and Canada, serving as a significant shipping route and habitat for marine wildlife.

Leif Ericsson

A Norse explorer believed to be the first European to land in North America, approximately 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Initial Contact

Refers to the first encounters between European explorers and indigenous peoples of the Americas, marking the beginning of significant cultural, social, and environmental changes.

  • Acknowledge the role of indigenous groups in pioneering agricultural techniques, structuring social systems, and fostering cultural growth.
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Zybrea KnightJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Leif Ericsson is the only explorer known to have sailed to North America across the Davis Strait in the year 1001. Pedro Alvares Cabral sailed to Brazil in 1500, Sebastian Cabot explored the northeastern coast of North America in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay in the early 17th century.