Genetic Ancestry of the Spanish

The video explores the genetic diversity of Spain, highlighting the influence of various migratory events throughout history. It discusses the presence of Celtic, North African, and Mediterranean DNA, tracing back to Stone Age hunter-gatherers, early European farmers, and subsequent migrations during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The impact of the Roman Empire, Germanic tribes, and the Moors is also examined, providing a comprehensive overview of the genetic makeup of the Spanish population.

What is a notable genetic difference between the northern and southern regions of Spain?

• Northern regions have more Celtic or North Atlantic DNA.

• Southern regions have more Western hunter-gatherer DNA.

• Southern regions have more Celtic DNA.

• Northern regions have more North African DNA.

What percentage of the Spanish genome is related to Western hunter-gatherers?

• 30%

• 20%

• 12%

• 5%

Which ancient migration contributed to the Mediterranean look of the Spanish people?

• Western hunter-gatherers

• Indo-Europeans

• Germanic tribes

• Early European farmers from Anatolia

What was the origin of the step pastoralists who migrated to Europe during the Bronze Age?

• Scandinavia

• North Africa

• Pontic Caspian steppe

• Anatolia

What percentage of the Spanish genome is Celtic-related during the Bronze Age?

• 40%

• 10%

• 30%

• 20%

Which empire's expansion contributed to the North African ancestry in the Spanish genome?

• Ottoman Empire

• Carthaginian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What is the range of Roman-derived DNA in the Spanish genome during the Iron Age?

• 0-5%

• 5-10%

• 20-25%

• 10-17%

Which Germanic tribes set up kingdoms in Iberia after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Vandals, Goths, and Franks

• Allens, Swery, and Visigoths

• Saxons, Angles, and Jutes

• Burgundians, Lombards, and Suebi

What is the North African ancestry percentage range in the Canary Islanders?

• 20-25%

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

• 12-20%

Besides the Moors, which indigenous people contributed to the North African component in the Canary Islands?

• Celtiberians

• Sephardic Jews

• Gaunch people

• Phoenicians