Migration of Early Humans

What is the estimated time period when Homo sapiens began migrating out of Africa?

• Between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago

• Between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago

• Between 10,000 and 13,000 years ago

• Between 35,000 and 65,000 years ago

What development around 50,000 years ago significantly aided human migration?

• Development of language

• Invention of fire

• Creation of stone tools

• Domestication of animals

Which continent remains the only one never settled by humans?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• North America

• Europe

What marked the shift from nomadic lifestyles to semi-permanent settlements?

• Development of farming

• Migration to North America

• Use of sophisticated weapons

• Creation of clothing from animal skins

Around 10,000 to 13,000 years ago, humans began settling in places like Wadi Natuf. What significant development occurred during this time?

• Humans developed tools to harvest grains and started growing food

• Humans began hunting large animals exclusively

• Humans built large cities with stone structures

• Humans learned to use fire for the first time

Which continents did humans reach first during their migrations?

• Antarctica and New Zealand

• Europe and Asia

• North and South America

• Africa and Australia

How did humans most likely travel from Asia to North America?

• By walking over a land strip connecting Russia to Alaska

• By swimming across the Bering Strait

• By sailing across the Pacific Ocean

• By using hot air balloons

Which continent has never been settled by humans?

• New Zealand

• South America

• Antarctica

• Australia