Human Migration Quiz

Study the map. Which was the first continent humans migrated to?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

How did early humans most likely migrate to South America?

• They went through Australia.

• They went over a land bridge.

• They went through the North Pole.

• They used boats to cross the ocean.

Why did many humans choose to settle in one place? Base your answers on these sources.

• Food was scarce.

• The Ice Age started.

• People wanted to be artisans.

• They could grow enough food.

Why did some people become artisans according to the source?

• There was nothing else to do.

• Society became more complex.

• They did not need to grow food.

• It was necessary for the economy.

What did early nomadic humans do when food ran out in one area?

• Built permanent homes

• Moved to a new area

• Started trading

• Used money to buy food

What did larger and more complex societies lead to?

• More wars

• More artisans

• Less food

• Fewer homes

What did early humans live in before settling down?

• Castles

• Temporary shelters

• Apartments

• Boats

What did the development of agriculture lead to?

• More travel

• More food production

• Less need for tools

• Fewer people

What was one reason for the increase in population?

• More wars

• More food availability

• Less water

• Fewer homes

What did people do to store their extra crops?

• Threw them away

• Sold them immediately

• Created storage systems

• Ate them all at once