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Which ancient Baltic tribe was known as skilful seafarers who went on raids across the Baltic Sea?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kura senā baltu cilts bija pazīstama kā prasmīgi jūrasbraucēji, kas devās sirojumos pāri Baltijas jūrai?

  1. athe CuronianskuršiCorrect answer
  2. bthe Selonianssēļi
  3. cthe Latgalianslatgaļi

Why?

The Curonians lived on the seashore and were skilful seafarers. The Selonians and the Latgalians lived far from the sea, inland.

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