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Which type of boat was used in the Ra II expedition?

Viking ship
Papyrus reed boat
Bamboo raft
Sailboat

Answer

The Ra II expedition, undertaken by Thor Heyerdahl in 1970, utilized a papyrus reed boat, replicating ancient Egyptian vessels. Constructed using traditional methods and materials, the boat, also known as "Ra II", was an experimental demonstration to explore the possibility of transatlantic travel by ancient mariners.