What did the Danes return to Iceland in 1971?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The first medieval manuscripts, such as Codex Regius
- Step 1: Many Icelandic manuscripts had been taken to Copenhagen. Step 2. A long dispute ended with the return of the manuscripts, beginning in 1971. Answer: The first medieval manuscripts, such as Codex Regius. Why not the others: The other items were never returned to Iceland.
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