What is the main topic of the text discussing the runestone in Norway?

• A. A Viking ship discovered in Norway
• B. A meteorite fragment
• C. A runestone found in Norway that may contain the earliest example of written words in Scandinavia
• D. A myth about Norse gods

Answer: (C)

The main idea is the runestone found in Norway and its potential to be the oldest example of written words in Scandinavia. The text centers on the inscription carved into the stone and why scholars think it might contain the earliest surviving writing in the region, which would shed light on when writing first appeared there and how it was used. This focus on linguistic and historical significance sets it apart from topics about a Viking ship, a meteorite fragment, or myth, since those would involve a physical object, space rock, or legendary tales rather than the emergence of writing.