The first known contact between Eurasia and the Americas was when
a. the Chinese reached the Pacific Coast.
b. the Norsemen reached Newfoundland.
c. Columbus reached the Caribbean.
d. the English reached Jamestown.
e. the French reached Canada.
Ans: b
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