News | Where Did Domesticated Horses Come From?

The video explores the origins of horse domestication, revealing that modern horses likely originated in the Volga Dom region of Russia. It discusses the genetic traits that made these horses suitable for domestication and their impact on human history, including migration and trade. The video also covers the dating of the Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows using cosmic radiation events, providing a precise date of 1021 CE. This method opens new possibilities for dating archaeological sites.

Where were the earliest domesticated horses genetically similar to modern horses found?

• In the Andes Mountains

• In the Volga Dom area of Russia

• In the Australian Outback

• In the Sahara Desert

Which gene traits were identified in the earliest domesticated horses?

• Genes for increased speed and agility

• Genes for chronic back pain and fear reduction

• Genes for enhanced vision and hearing

• Genes for larger size and strength

What was the proposed reason for the spread of domesticated horses from the Volga Dom region?

• A search for better climate conditions

• A need for more grazing land

• A quest for new trading partners

• A desire to explore new territories

What was the name of the first European settlement in the Americas?

• Plymouth

• L'Anse aux Meadows

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

What technique was used to accurately date the L'Anse aux Meadows site?

• Dendrochronology

• Cosmic radiation events

• Thermoluminescence dating

• Radiocarbon dating

What year was determined as the date for the L'Anse aux Meadows settlement?

• 1200 CE

• 1000 CE

• 1021 CE

• 1100 CE

What causes a spike in carbon 14 levels in tree rings?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Cosmic radiation events

• Volcanic eruptions