WHI.2a Human Migration (2008)

People of the Old Stone Age migrated from Asia to North America when —

• the Bering Strait was flooded

• a land bridge emerged between two continents

• the deserts disappeared

• the glaciers melted

Which statement best supports the idea that early man was able to adapt to his physical world in order to survive?

• Early man created new hunting techniques, tools, and better clothing to fit his surroundings.

• Hunting-gathering lifestyles produced surpluses of food.

• Early man avoided areas with extreme temperatures.

• Early man made a gradual change to an agricultural society and this allowed man to adapt to the changing climate.

In which part of the world do scientists believe Homo sapiens first emerged?

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

• Asia

Which aspect of the environment has the greatest impact on the human need for shelter?

• Landforms

• Water Resources

• Climate

• Altitude

The Paleolithic people migrated from Asia to North America when —

• a land bridge emerged between the two continents

• the ocean levels rose as the glaciers melted

• the deserts began to disappear in northern Asia

• Red Sea was flooded

The best example of adaption to a cold climate is -

• Migrating to a warm location

• Using blocks of ice for shelters

• Creating light clothing from plant fibers

• Using fire and animal skin clothing

How did Homo sapiens reach North America from Africa?

• They went through Europe and sailed west into Greenland.

• They sailed from the southern tip of Africa to South America.

• They sailed from the west coast of Africa to the east coast of North America.

• They went through Asia and crossed a land bridge into North America.

According to the map, where did Homo sapiens first go after migrating from Africa?

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

• North America

According to the map, which continent was the last to be reached by Homo sapiens?

• South America

• Europe

• Australia

• North America

According to the map, early man first migrated from —

• Australia

• Europe

• Northeast Asia

• Africa