Question

The primary purpose of the passage is:

• A. to explain the presence of reindeer antler combs in Denmark
• B. to contradict the widely-accepted beginning date for the Vinking Age in Britain, and propose an alternate one
• C. to challenge the popular perception of Vikings as raiders by using evidence that suggests their early trade relations with Europe
• D. to argue that besides being violent pollagers, vikings were also skilled craftsmen and efficient traders

Answer 1

The correct option is C

to challenge the popular perception of Vikings as raiders by using evidence that suggests their early trade relations with Europe

The entire passage is trying to dispel the myth that the Vikings were an unruly bunch of people. This is done by giving examples of fossil records. This is given in option (3).