Migration of Early Humans Flashcard

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What was the main reason for the migration of early humans to North America?

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They were following animals for food.

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What does the Bering Land Bridge Theory suggest?

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Humans walked from Asia to North America when sea levels were lower.

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How did the last Ice Age affect the environment?

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It created more land for people to walk on.

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Evidence supporting the Bering Land Bridge Theory:

• Fossils of dinosaurs found in North America
• Similar tools found in Alaska and Northeast Asia
• Ancient maps showing the land bridge
• Stories passed down through generations

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Similar tools found in Alaska and Northeast Asia

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What is the Coastal Migration Theory?

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Humans traveled along the coastlines by boat.

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What role did the climate play in the migration of early humans?

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It made travel easier and provided more food sources.

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What is one way that early humans adapted to the colder climate during the Ice Age?

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They built warmer homes.

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Why is the Bering Land Bridge Theory considered a theory and not a fact?

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It is possible that people migrated earlier than we think.

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What type of evidence do archaeologists use to learn about early humans?

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Fossils and artifacts left behind.

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What happened after the Ice Age ended and the Earth began to warm?

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Sea levels rose, making travel between continents more difficult.