According to Map 14.1, "Invasions and Migrations of the Ninth and Tenth Centuries," what facilitated the Vikings' trek across Russia?
A) They controlled the Baltic Sea.
B) They had unfettered access to the Vistula River.
C) They controlled Hungary.
D) They used the Dnieper River.

Question

According to Map 14.1, "Invasions and Migrations of the Ninth and Tenth Centuries," what facilitated the Vikings' trek across Russia? 
A) They controlled the Baltic Sea. 
B) They had unfettered access to the Vistula River. 
C) They controlled Hungary. 
D) They used the Dnieper River.

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According to Map 14.1, the Vikings' trek across Russia was facilitated by their use of the Dnieper River. They sailed down the river, which allowed them to bypass areas of difficult terrain and easily move their ships and goods inland.